REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Distributed Antenna Systems and Small-Cell Technology Solutions for Voice and
Data Services

RFP# MF030918
Proposal Release Date

March 09, 2018

Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Date

April 20, 2018 @ 10:00 AM (EST)

Proposal Due Date

May 7, 2018 @ 2:00 PM (EST)

Purchasing Agent:
Mike Franklin
Procurement Services
3 Discovery Drive, Unit 6076
Storrs, CT 06269-6076.
Phone: (860) 486-4970
Fax: (860) 486-5051
michael.franklin@uconn.edu
www.purchasing.uconn.edu

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.0 Background - About UConn .................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.0 Instructions to Proposers ........................................................................................................................ 9
5.0 Submission Instructions: ....................................................................................................................... 11
6.0 Standard RFP Requirements ................................................................................................................. 13
7.0 Standard Contract Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................. 18
8.0 Form of Proposal ................................................................................................................................... 34
Appendices.................................................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix A – Point by Point Response (Separate Attachment)
Appendix B – Staffing Plan (Separate Attachment)
Appendix C – Sample Contract Form
Appendix D – Reference Form
Attachment 1 – Non-Collusion Affidavit
Attachment 2 – State Ethics Policy Memo
Attachment 3 – Storrs Campus Map - Dark Fiber Demarcs - rev2 - 1_2500
Attachment 4 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Indoor Spaces - 1_2250
Attachment 5 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Outdoor Spaces - 1_6500 – EBPs
Attachment 6 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Outdoor Spaces rev2 - 1_6500
Attachment 7 – Storrs Campus Map - Existing Cell Site Locations - 1_450_400
Attachment 8 – Storrs Campus Map - Fiber - 1_6500

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1.0 Introduction
The University of Connecticut (hereinafter referred to as the “University”) is seeking proposals from
qualified Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Small-Cell Technology Solutions providers (hereinafter
referred to as "vendor", "proposer", "bidder", “firm”, “manufacturer” or "respondent") to enter into a
University-wide contract(s) to provide the described services to the University.

2.0 Background - About UConn

The University is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant consortium institution which occupies over 4,300 acres,
enrolls over 32,000 students, and produces over 8,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional
degrees annually. The total construction-related contracts from all fund sources for fiscal year 2018 was
$3.4 billion dollars. The main campus is located in Storrs, Connecticut and regional campuses are located
in the following Connecticut towns: Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury. Its academic health
center, UConn Health, is located in Farmington, Connecticut. Detailed University demographics are
available via the following link: 2018 Fact Sheet.

3.0 Scope of Work

The University of Connecticut* is soliciting this Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a supplier(s) to
provide Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Small-Cell Technology Solutions to the University of
Connecticut based on the specifications provided in Section 3.0 and is open to any alternate solutions
that will meet or exceed these specifications.

*Any proposed solution should include the Town of Mansfield, CT. as well. The town would have
access to any resultant contract.

The scope of this solicitation is intended to improve cellular coverage and bandwidth capacity within
and around Gampel Pavilion and the related outdoor travel corridors throughout the campus. This
solicitation is intended to be a multiple award initiative, but the University reserves the right to change
at its discretion.

3.1 Introduction
Due to the increasing demand for wireless services, and the continuously evolving technologies
available for the delivery of those services, the University of Connecticut is seeking proposals for
telecommunications services and solutions to increase the coverage and capacity for mobile
devices for University students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests. Other campus locations may
be added during the life of the contract with written mutual consent from both parties.

Proposed solutions will complement, not replace or hinder, the University’s WiFi infrastructure,
including current WiFi initiatives by UITS at Gampel and outdoor assembly spaces. Solutions to
be considered include, but are not limited to both indoor and outdoor Distributed Antenna
Systems and Small-Cell Technology Solutions for both voice and data services.

The University’s community of students, staff and faculty are technology enabled, demonstrated
by an average daily connection of more than 30,000 concurrent authenticated mobile devices

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 through the University’s UCONN Secure Wi Fi network. The number of mobile devices on
campus peaks during periods of on-campus events where a significant number of visitors
converge for athletic events in Gampel Pavilion, concerts at the Jorgensen Auditorium, and
during student move-in dates and Graduation. The University desires to increase capacity and
coverage within the large audience venues on event days, and otherwise redirect that capacity
to other areas of high occupancy or poor coverage.
3.2 Target Locations
There are three identified target areas for the deployment of systems.
o Indoor High Density Event Venue:
Gampel Pavilion 10,000+ seat domed athletic and event facility.
o Outdoor corridors of high density student, staff and visitor traffic. See Figure 1.
o Indoor Service Areas (Optional)
Jorgensen Auditorium: 2,500+ seat event center
Homer Babbidge Library
Student Union
Public Safety Complex
Facilities Operations
Gulley Hall
3.3 Storrs Existing Facilities and Campus Infrastructure
a. Network Core and Demarcation Locations
The main campus in Storrs has two main network centers located in the Gant
Math Science Complex and Homer Babbidge Library. These two buildings serve
as points of demarcation for multiple fiber and service providers to the
University. A third location in the Chemistry Building serves as a secondary
fiber termination point for University fiber optic backbones as well as point of
entry for outside fiber service providers only. The campus core and backbone
termination locations are identified in Figure 2.
The University’s Storrs Campus maintains a fiber optic backbone infrastructure
that delivers enterprise voice, video, data and wireless network services to the
more than 120 campus buildings. These fiber backbones provide home-run
architecture from each of the buildings to two of the three campus network
centers. Refer to Figure 3 for an illustration of the buildings served from these
backbones.
b. Existing Macro Cell Tower Sites
There are three existing cell tower sites located on campus with additional sites
located within close proximity to campus. Each of the three on-campus sites
has existing, operational WSP’s services. University backbone fiber is present in
the buildings or support structures for these three macro sites.

3.4 System Description

Successful bidders/contractor shall propose and deploy DAS/Small Cell systems or any other
appropriate solution available approved by the listed Wireless Service Providers (WSP’s). The
successful bidder shall also facilitate the installation of WSP head end equipment to be the
source of WSP service.

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 Upon commissioning, the DAS/Small-Cell system shall provide coverage for the following
wireless service providers (WSP), including all frequencies in use by the WSP in the immediate
area of the target campus.
o AT&T
o Sprint
o T-Mobile
o Verizon

The University desires for deployed solutions to minimize duplication of passive and active
distribution systems, and the efficient use of University resources of space, cabling
infrastructure, power and cooling. Donor antennas are not acceptable for this project.
The DAS/Small Cell system(s) shall include a network management system (NMS) which
controls, monitors all active components. The NMS shall issue/generate alarms, and be capable
of integration with third party SNMP based products to communicate alarm conditions and
information about the system.

Successful Bidder / Contractor shall be responsible for providing Wireless Service Provider with
information the WSP requires to approve connection of the WSP network.
Successful Bidder / Contractor shall be responsible for facilitating the participation each WSP.
The University may grant permission to access the Campus Fiber Backbone for the delivery and
distribution of the DAS/Small Cell on a licensed basis. However, the University is amendable to
negotiating this fee.
3.5 Submittals
a. Base Response shall have the following submittals.
i. Product data: submit manufacturer data sheets for the following components:
1. Coverage antennas or access points
2. Backbone, riser, distribution or horizontal cabling, connectors.
3. All active components
4. Network management components
ii. Shop Drawings
1. RF Link Budget
2. Overlay of system components on floor plans
3. Drawings for antenna mounting and grounding for both Gampel and the
outdoor solutions.
a. The following existing University-owned properties may be
considered for discreetly mounting a small cell outdoors:
i. Utility poles
ii. Lampposts
iii. Traffic signal poles
iv. Building facades
v. Water tanks
vi. Stadium or parking light stanchions
vii. Transit shelters
viii. Emergency phone columns
b. The exact location of these properties shall be approved by the
University’s representative.
iii. Bill of Material (BOM)

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 iv. Statement of Work- submit a sample statement of work of similar size, scope,
building type for any projects your firm is bidding on (including any optional
projects listed above).
v. Schedule of Activities- submit a project installation timeline with milestones for
construction activities of the systems, required approvals, and any supporting,
work or resource requirements.
vi. Support and Maintenance Plan
vii. Acceptance Test Plan- submit a sample acceptance test plan.
viii. Draft network topology drawing set depicting the quantity and requirements of
University backbone fiber links, active equipment (head end / base station)
locations, environmental requirements such as rack space, power, cooling.
ix. Locations, routing, penetrations, mounting methods of cable, coverage
antennas, and active equipment.
x. Vendor/Contractor Qualifications, Certifications
1. Please see section 8 for more details.
b. Pre-Construction Submittals required
i. After contract award, separate submittals would be required for each project
prior to commencement. This may include some or all of the following:
1. Engineered Documents
a. Overlay of system components on floor plans
b. iBwave propagation modeling for target locations/buildings
c. Bill of Materials
d. Rack Elevations for equipment room cabinets, racks and related
spaces.
e. Acceptance Test Plan: the contractor shall submit an acceptance
test plan that has been accepted by:
ii. The Wireless Service Provider(s).
iii. The University representative.
f. Updated Project Schedule including milestones for WSP
approvals.
2. Maintenance Service Plan including response and resolution times for
active equipment.
3. Statement of Work: the contractor shall submit a statement of work
that has been accepted by the University, and reviewed by the AHJ.
4. Detailed network topology drawing set depicting the quantity and
requirements of University backbone fiber links, active equipment (head
end / base station) locations, environmental requirements such as rack
space, power, cooling.
5. Locations, routing, penetrations, mounting methods of cable, coverage
antennas, and active equipment.
c. Project Close-Out documents
xi. At completion of project, vendor will submit as-built drawings indicating:
1. Grounding and lighting protection details (if used)
2. Cable routing, passive and active equipment mounting locations,
coverage antenna locations.
3. Through-penetration firestop engineered solution locations.
4. Rack elevations of installed equipment and the service/function related.

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 xii. Acceptance Test Reports: submit accepted ATP’s confirming the requirements of
the WSP’s have been met and the service is active.
xiii. Field Testing of installed infrastructure:
1. Coax: sweep test results for all field terminated coaxial cable runs.
2. Fiber: OTDR and end-to-end power meter measurements for all strands
of permanent link and channel fibers installed.
3. Category 6/6A: Certification tests for all Category 6/6A permanent links
installed.
xiv. Comprehensive Service and Maintenance Plan
1. Contact list for service, maintenance and support staff.
2. Contact list for remote monitoring NOC.
3. Escalation procedure.
3.6 Codes and Standards
The UCONN Fire Marshal/Building Officials office is the AHJ for the construction activities
performed in this project.

This project’s designs and installations shall comply with all Connecticut building codes and
follow the telecommunication’s industry standards and best practices as defined and/or
interpreted by the following agencies and organizations:
1.) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
2.) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3.) Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
4.) Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
5.) Telcordia
3.7 Definitions
I. Acceptance- Expressed approval by the University.
II. Acceptance by WSP- Expressed approval by the Wireless Service Provider
III. Active: A device or component that requires AC/DC power for operation.
IV. Go-Live Date: the date of active WSP service delivery using the completed and installed
system.
V. Cellular Access Unit: active component in a DAS network that allows the mobile devices to
connect to the DAS network.
VI. Contractor: the prime contractor bidding the project.
VII. Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ): A measure of audio quality over a Transmission medium
used to quantify the quality of audio heard over a radio system. DAQ levels are defined by
the following scale:
a. DAQ 1: unusable. Speech present but not understandable.
b. DAQ 2: speech understandable with considerable effort. Requires frequent
repetition due to noise or distortion.
c. DAQ3: Speech understandable with slight effort. Requires occasional repetition due
to noise or distortion.
d. DAQ 3.4: Speech understandable without repetition. Some noise or distortion
present.
e. DAQ 4: Speech easily understandable, little noise or distortion.
f. DAQ5: Perfect. No distortion or noise discernable.
VIII. Head End Equipment: Equipment that accepts RF sources and attenuates, filters, combines
signals before transmitting signals to remote units.
IX. Passive: component of a system that does not require AC/DC power for operation.

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 X. Remote Unit: A component of the DAS system that receives RF signals from the Head End
and filters, converts and/or amplifies the RF signal before transmitting it to the coverage
antenna or cellular access unit.
XI. Response Time: Time period measured from the report of service impacting incident or
failure to the arrival of a qualified contractor representative with the necessary tools,
equipment and spare parts to resolve service impacting problems.
XII. Resolution Time: Time period from report of service impacting incident or failure, to the
successful restoration of service.

3.8 Quality Assurance

1. Qualifications
a. Contractor or Sub-contractor shall have minimum of 4-years full-time experience
executing DAS work of similar scope and complexity.
b. Contractor or sub-contractor shall have a minimum of 5 systems of the same or
similar size, scope, complexity for DAS or Small Cell systems with multiple WSP’s
active.
c. Contractor or sub-contractor shall have the ability provide comprehensive system
maintenance and service.
d. Contractor or sub-contractor shall provide on-site construction foreman to oversee
installation and testing.
e. Contractor or subcontractor shall provide on-site project manager to oversee.
f. Contractor or subcontractor shall have an RCDD, with State of Connecticut
Telecommunications Layout Technician license on staff.
g. Contractor or sub-contractor shall have ability to monitor the DAS/Small Cell system
remotely.
h. Contractor or sub-contractor shall have iBwave Design Level 3 certified designer on
staff.
2. Certifications
a. The manufacturer(s) of the DAS/Small Cell active components shall maintain a
formal authorized and certified value-added reseller program. The program must
include periodic reviews of quality for participants. The list of resellers must be
published, and the contractor must be
3.9 Financial Considerations
a. Please describe any financial incentives your proposal will provide to the University (i.e.
revenue sharing, rebates, etc.)
b. Please describe, including estimates, any costs that the University will be responsible for
regarding the implementation of the proposed solution.
3.10 Contract Term
Initial term of one (1) year, plus four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, or any part or
combination thereof, for a total potential agreement term of five (5) years.

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4.0 Instructions to Proposers
4.1 RFP Schedule

RFP SCHEDULE DUE DATES*

RFP Issue/Release 03/09/18
Pre-Proposal Conference** 04/20/18 @ 10:00 AM (EST)
Questions from RFP Participants 04/23/2018 by COB
Proposal Due Date & Time 05/07/2018 @ 2:00 PM (EST)

*Subject to change as deemed necessary by the University.

** Pre-Proposal Conference: A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting has been
scheduled for Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to give interested parties an
opportunity to pose questions related to the RFP, request Scope of Work
information and/or clarification, and visit the business site. Please plan to meet
at the following location:

Student Union
Room 325
2110 Hillside Road, U-3008
Storrs, CT 06269-3008
Phone: 860-486-3422
Parking & Directions: https://studentunion.uconn.edu/parking-directions/

4.2 Point of Contact: All communications and/or inquiries regarding this RFP must be directed to the
contact person identified below in Section 4.2.1. All questions must be submitted in writing
using the Procurement Professional’s email address no later than Deadline for Questions date
listed above in Section 4.1.

4.2.1 Mike Franklin

University of Connecticut
Procurement Services
3 Discovery Drive, Unit 6076
Storrs, CT 06269-6076
E-mail: michael.franklin@uconn.edu

4.3 Communications: Upon formal issuance of a RFP, the University and Proposer(s) will cease all
informal communications relevant to the RFP and assume a formal, in writing, communication
posture until a binding contractual agreement is executed with the selected Proposer(s), all
other Proposers have been notified as to their RFP status, or when the University formally
rejects all proposals and cancels the RFP process. Failure to adhere this provision may result in a
Proposer being declared ineligible, proposal rejection, or RFP cancellation. The University will
not respond to any request for clarification received after the Deadline for Proposer Questions
has expired with Section 4.1.

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 4.3.1 Under no circumstances, may any proposer or its representative contact any employee
or representative of the University regarding this RFP prior to the closing date, other
than as provided in Section 4.2.1. Strict adherence to this important procedural
safeguard is required and appreciated. Any violation of this condition may result in
proposer being considered as non-compliant and ineligible for award.

4.4 Addenda: Addenda are issued in response to Proposer questions and/or University clarifications
and revisions to the RFP. Addenda are incorporated into the RFP and may be incorporated
along with the RFP into any resulting contract. The University is solely responsible to post
addenda on the University of Connecticut Procurement Services website at
http://purchasing.uconn.edu/bid-opportunities/ and the State of Connecticut Department of
Administrative Services’ Procurement website at
http://www.biznet.ct.gov/SCP_Search/Default.aspx?AccLast=2 . The Proposer is solely
responsible to obtain/retrieve addenda from either website. Failure of a Proposer to retrieve
any addendum shall not relieve the Proposer of any responsibility for complying with the terms
thereof. All addenda must be signed by an authorized representative of the Proposer and
returned with the proposal. Failure to sign and return any and all addenda may be grounds for
rejection of the proposal response. Further, addenda must be acknowledged on the Form of
Proposal, Section 8.0.

4.5 Pre-Proposal Meeting: A Pre-Proposal meeting is a scheduled meeting which may occur during
a public RFP solicitation process. The purpose of the meeting is to provide interested Proposers
with an opportunity to: pose questions related to the RFP process, request Scope of Work
information and/or clarification, and visit the business site. If attendance at a Pre-Proposal
Conference is deemed mandatory, failure to attend the meeting will lead to elimination from
the RFP process. [See Section 4.1 for specific schedule details and requirements.]

4.6 Proposal Presentations: The University selection committee may require proposal
presentations. If invited to present, the Proposer will be responsible for making all the necessary
arrangements and will bare all costs associated with the presentation. Presentations will be
scheduled within the time allocated in the RFP schedule. [See Section 4.1 for specific schedule
details]. Presentation invitations will be issued only to those firms selected to participate in
Phase II of this RFP and will include the meeting date, time, location, length of on-site
presentation and associated agenda/requirements outlining specific proposal areas for
discussion, as outlined at the University’s discretion.

4.7 Campus Visitor Parking: Campus parking is strictly regulated and violations are subject to
monetary fines. Visitors must park only in areas specifically designated for general public
parking (signed, paved, and lined parking areas and/or parking garage). Detailed parking
information is available at the following links:

4.7.1 UCONN Parking Services (Main and Regional Campuses)

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 4.8 On-Site Accommodations: If a Proposer requires on-site accommodations, the University
recommends visitors stay on campus at the Nathan Hale Inn. This facility provides parking,
complimentary access to the campus shuttle, and may provide preferred rates for long term
stays. Contact information is available at the following link: www.nathanhaleinn.com.

4.9 Proposal Selection Evaluation Criteria: All proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee,
using the specific evaluation criteria listed in the table below. Each criterion has been assigned
a point value. The evaluation committee will conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of
the received proposals and recommend which proposals are the most advantageous to the
needs of the University.

4.10 Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria Weight

Demonstrated successful deployments of high-density venues with multiple 30 Points
WSP participation
Qualifications of contractor/subcontractors to perform 10 Points
Demonstrated system monitoring and response/resolution time 15 Points

Efficient use of university space, resources (fiber, space) 15 Points

Financial Considerations 30 Points

TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE: 100 POINTS

5.0 Submission Instructions:

5.1 RFP Due Date and Time: Proposals are due on May 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM (EST). Any proposal
received after the stated due date and time will be rejected and may be returned to the
Proposer upon their request and at their expense. Facsimile, emailed, or unsealed
proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances.

5.2 Deliver to Address: For deliver to instructions, please reference Section 4.2.

5.3 Sealed Proposals: Proposals must be submitted, in a media format as identified below in
Section 5.4, in a SEALED envelope or carton, clearly marked with the label below and the
name and address of the Proposer. Hard copies will not be accepted.

5.3.1 Proposal Media: Enclose an electronic version of the original proposal compiled
in Portable Document Format (.pdf) on a CD, DVD or USB flash drive.

5.4 Proposal Submittal Format: Provide a proposal formatted as a PDF which is clearly
bookmarked in accordance with the designations below.

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 5.4.1 Letter of Transmittal: Provide a summary of what is being proposed including
any support documentation.
5.4.2 FORM OF PROPOSAL: (See Section 8.0)
5.4.3 Executive Summary: Provide a summary of the important points of the
proposal and key benefits of being selected as the Contractor.
5.4.4 Point by Point Response: Appendix A – Respond to each point. Determine if the
specification can be met or not, explain how it can or why it cannot be.
5.4.5 Staffing Plan: Please provide the staffing plan your company proposes for the
University account in Appendix B.
5.4.6 Company's Organization and Teaming Arrangements (if applicable): What
specific organizational arrangements have been made to perform the work
within a Teaming arrangement? What capabilities does teaming Partner(s)
bring to the project and why is a successful outcome guaranteed?
5.4.7 Appendices/Required Forms
5.4.7.1 Similar Contracts: Provide a list with detailed descriptions of
assignments within the past ten (10) years that are of similar size and
scope as to that of the University.
5.4.7.2 Client References: Provide a minimum of five (5) client references for
each of the projects provided in Section 5.4.6.1 above. (See Appendix
D)
5.4.7.3 Form 1 Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification Form 1
Adobe.pdf
5.4.7.4 Form 5 Consulting Agreement Affidavit Form 5 Adobe.pdf
5.4.7.5 Form 6 Affirmation of Receipt of State Ethics Law Summary Form
6 Adobe.pdf
5.4.7.6 Form 7 Iran Certification Form 7 Adobe.pdf
5.4.7.7 Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report Notification to
Bidders/Contract Compliance Monitoring Report
5.4.7.8 SEEC FORM 10 Acknowledgement of Receipt
SEEC FORM 10 Acknowledgement of Receipt
5.4.7.9 Non-Discrimination Certification
http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&Q=390928
5.4.7.10 Vendor Code of Conduct Form "Vendor Code of Conduct"
5.4.7.11 CT Economic Impact Form
Connecticut Economic Impact Form
5.4.7.12 Non-Collusion Affidavit (See attached)

5.5 Financial Statements: Proposers are required to submit their most current, within the last
three (3) years, 10-K financial statements package including: Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
statements, Statement of Stockholders Equity, and Income Statements. If a current 10-K is
unavailable, financial statements which have been audited and certified by an independent

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 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) shall be deemed acceptable. If audited financial
statements are unavailable, provide financial statements which have been reviewed by an
independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The University reserves the right to request
additional information to provide any assurances of financial surety it deems appropriate.

6.0 Standard RFP Requirements

6.1 Definitions

6.1.1 “Request for Proposals (RFP)" means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by
reference, utilized for soliciting proposals. Awards made as a result of an RFP shall be based
upon “Competitive Negotiation”.
6.1.2 "Competitive negotiation" means a procedure for contracting for supplies, materials,
equipment or contractual services, in which proposals are solicited from qualified suppliers
by a request for proposals, and changes may be negotiated in proposals and prices after
being submitted.
6.1.3 “Addenda” means written and/or graphic instructions issued by the University subsequent
to the receipt of proposals that modify or interpret the Request for Proposal documents by
addition, deletions, clarification, or corrections.
6.1.4 "Proposer" means a person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal in response to a
Request for Proposal.
6.1.5 “Contractor” means any business that is awarded, or is a subcontractor under, a contract or
an amendment to a contract with a state contracting agency under statutes and regulations
concerning procurement, including, but not limited to, a small contractor, minority business
enterprise, an individual with a disability, as defined in section 4a-60, or an organization
providing products and services by persons with disabilities.
6.1.6 “Informal communications” means any communication method other than written emails to
the Point of Contact Person identified for this RFP.
6.1.7 “Non-Acceptance of Proposal” means another proposal was deemed more advantageous to
the University or that all proposals were rejected.
6.1.8 “Offer” or “Proposal” means the Proposer’s response to this Request for Proposal.
6.1.9 “Services” shall mean all services described within the scope of this RFP.
6.1.10 “Agreement” shall mean the contract issued as a result of this Request for Proposal.
6.1.11 “CT-based Businesses” shall be a firm that is: (i) a business entity organized, headquartered
and operating in the State of Connecticut for at least one year prior to the date of bid
submission; or (ii) a business entity that is authorized to do business in Connecticut,
maintains an operating location in Connecticut, and has generated over 50% of its annual
gross revenues each year, over the past five (5) years prior to the date of bid submission,
from work on projects located in Connecticut.
6.1.12 “Joint Venture” in this sourcing context refers to firms that may have familiarity within
particular areas but may not be subject matter experts in all necessary areas; therefore, the

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 University welcomes joint venture proposals. Please see paragraph 3.13 for specific
requirement(s) related to joint venture proposals.
6.1.13 “SBE/MBE Firm” shall refer to a certified Small Business Enterprise/Minority Business
Enterprise firm that meets the qualifications as determined by legislation, Connecticut
General Statute 4a-60g (Supplier Diversity Statue) as amended by Public Act 11-229.
6.1.14 "University" or “UConn” or a pronoun used in its place shall mean the University of
Connecticut main campus at Storrs, Connecticut as well as its five regional campuses and the
Cooperative Extension Offices.
6.1.15 “UConn Health” or “UCH” shall mean University of Connecticut Health and its affiliates.

6.2 Proposal Understanding: Proposers must demonstrate: an understanding of the statement of work
(SOW), the ability to accomplish the tasks set forth; and must include information that will enable
the University to determine the proposer's overall qualifications.

6.3 Rendering of Service: Each Proposer must respond to, and be capable of, supplying all services
outlined in the RFP specification.

6.4 Expiration of Proposals: Proposals shall remain in effect from the RFP due date and time for a
minimum period of 180 days.

6.5 RFP Acceptance/Rejection: The University reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, to reject any
or all proposals received (or any part thereof without penalty), to waive informalities or
irregularities and to award a contract not based solely on the lowest cost, but based on a Proposal
which, in the sole opinion of the University, best fulfills or exceeds the requirements of this RFP and
is most advantageous to the University. Firms subject to Non-Acceptance of Proposal shall be
notified after a binding contractual agreement between the University and the selected Proposer
exists or after the University has rejected all proposals.

6.6 Modified Proposals: Modified proposals may be submitted up to the due date and time designated
for receipt of proposals provided they conform to these terms and conditions.

6.7 Pricing: All pricing must be provided in separate document. Pricing must not be contained in other
areas of your proposal response.

6.8 Sales Tax Exemption: In accordance Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-412(1)(A), the University is exempt from
local, state, and federal excise taxes.

6.9 Independent Price Determination: Proposer warrants, represents, and certifies that:
6.9.1 The proposed costs have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter
relating to such process with any other organization or with any competitor.

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 6.9.2 Unless otherwise required by law, the proposed costs have not been knowingly disclosed by
the Proposer on a prior basis directly or indirectly to any other.
6.9.3 No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the Proposer to induce any other person or
firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

6.10 Review of References: The Proposer is required to provide references from customers who are of
comparable size and scope as to the University or as directed in Section 5.5.8.2. The University is
particularly interested in references that are institutions of higher education.

6.11 Good Faith Negotiation: If the University and selected Proposer(s) are unable to reach a mutually
agreeable contract, the University reserves the right to abandon negotiations and commence
negotiations with the second highest ranked Proposer. The University will be the sole judge of the
suitability of the proposed Agreement(s).

6.12 Incorporation of Proposal: Proposals submitted in response to this RFP may, at the University’s
option, be incorporated into the executed contract.

6.13 “NO SUBSTITUTE”: Unless qualified by the provision “NO SUBSTITUTE”, the use of the name of a
manufacturer, brand, make or catalog designation in specifying an item does not restrict proposers
to the manufacturer, brand, make or catalog designation identification. This is used simply to
indicate the character, quality and/or performance equivalence of the commodity desired, but the
commodity on which proposals are submitted must be of the same or better character, quality
and/or performance equivalence that it will serve the purpose for which it is to be used equally as
well as that specified. In submitting a proposal on a commodity other than as specified, proposer
shall furnish complete data and identification with respect to the alternate commodity bidder
proposes to furnish. Consideration will be given to proposals submitted on alternate commodities
to the extent that such action is deemed to serve best the interests of the State. If the proposer
does not indicate that the commodity he/she proposes to furnish is other than specified, it will be
construed to mean that the proposer proposes to furnish the exact commodity described. Any
substitutions must meet or exceed all specification requirements and must receive approval in
writing from the appropriate party at the University prior to any order being filled.

6.14 Ownership of Samples: Any product, whether acceptable or unacceptable, developed under a
contract awarded as a result of this RFP or submitted in pursuit of a contract award shall be the
sole property of the University unless otherwise stated in the contract or otherwise.
6.14.1 The quality of accepted samples does not supersede the specifications for quality in the
RFP unless the sample is superior in quality and is identified as an alternative to the
product/service requested. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as the
accepted sample.
6.14.2 Samples shall be furnished free of charge. Proposer must indicate if return of any sample is
desired. The University shall comply with such request provided samples are returned at
Proposer’s sole cost and expense, FOB Proposer’s destination, and that they have not been

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 made useless by testing. If they are made useless by testing, the State may dispose of the
samples as it deems to be appropriate. Samples may be held for comparison with
deliveries.

6.15 Proposal Preparation: The University will assume no cost for proposal preparation and/or
submission. All costs will be borne at Proposer’s expense.

6.16 Confidential Information: The University treats Proposals as confidential until after the award is
issued. At that time they become subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. If a
Proposer wishes to supply any information, which it believes is exempt from disclosure under the
Act, said Proposer should summarize such information in a separate envelope and each page
submitted should clearly state "Confidential," but otherwise be presented in the same manner as
the Proposal. However, any such information is provided entirely at the Proposer’s own risk and
the University assumes no liability for any loss or damage which may result from the University's
disclosure at any time of any information provided by the Proposer in connection with its proposal.

6.17 Freedom of Information: While the University may be willing to agree not to disclose the
information proactively, the University is subject to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act,
found in Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which may require disclosure, should the
document be requested with limited exceptions. Two such exceptions that might apply are as
follows: (1) Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(24) permits the University to withhold records related to
the procurement process while bidding and contract negotiations are underway (this moratorium is
temporary and lasts only until the contract has been executed or negotiations are abandoned); and
Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(5) permits the University to withhold records in its possession in the
event they contains trade secrets (or really any intellectual property). In the event that the
University determines that Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(5) may apply to a given request for the
records in question, the responsibility to substantiate claims that said would reveal trade secrets
and meet the exemption requirements to would need to be borne by the owner of said trade
secrets, not the University. Further, if the entity seeking access to the documents challenges the
University’s withholding of the document, said owner may be required to prove at the Freedom of
Information Commission and/or in a Court of Law, that the release of said trade secrets would be
harmful to the owner of the intellectual property or properties in question.

6.18 Conflict of Interest: The Proposer shall disclose and identify to the University, with its proposal, any
relationships, which may constitute a potential conflict of interest with the University of
Connecticut Purchasing Department, or any other University organizations or departments for the
purpose of determining whether a conflict of interest exists. All such disclosures require
acceptance/approval action on the part of the University, who shall determine, in its sole
discretion, whether an impermissible conflict exists.

6.19 Ethics and Compliance Reporting/Whistleblower Protection: The University Office of Audit,
Compliance, and Ethics is responsible for handling anonymous ethics and compliance reporting.

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 Any person who is aware of unethical practices, fraud, violation of state laws or regulations, or
other concerns relating to University policies and procedures can report such matters anonymously
using the information provided on their website.

6.20 Corporate Social Responsibility: In furtherance of its longstanding commitment to fundamental

human rights, to the dignity of all people, and to the environment, the University requires all
Vendors to adhere to the "Vendor Code of Conduct" policy. Please provide acknowledgement of
this University policy and any additional pertinent information.

6.21 Minor Defects: If, during the solicitation and/or evaluation process, the University determines that
a particular mandatory requirement may be modified or waived and still allow the University to
obtain goods/services that substantially meet the intent of this RFP, the mandatory requirement
will be modified or waived for all proposers, and all proposals will be re-evaluated in light of the
change.

6.22 Notification of RFP Status: Upon completion of the RFP review process, all Proposers will receive a
RFP status notification. This notification covers three outcomes: No Further Consideration,
Selected to Short List, or Intent to Award.

6.23 Debriefing: Requests for debriefing by Proposer will be accommodated upon request.

6.24 OSHA Compliance: All items to be furnished shall meet all applicable local, state, and federal
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. If any at any time, items or services
covered under this RFP become non-compliant with applicable law, the Proposer or Contractor
shall notify the University’s Director of Procurement Services immediately by registered mail.

6.25 Advertising/Licensed Merchandise/Sponsorship Opportunities: The Proposer agrees, unless

specifically authorized in writing by the University, that it shall have no right to use the University’s
name, seal, mark of any kind including logos and its officials and/or employees in any advertising,
publicity, or promotion including, but not limited to, any expression or implication of endorsement
by the University.

6.26 Award: A contract will be awarded to the Proposer(s) whose proposal(s) are deemed to be the
most advantageous to the University, in accordance with the criteria set forth within the RFP,
taking into account the quality of the goods or services to be supplied, their conformance with
specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, warranty and financial
responsibility. It is the University’s intention to make an award for each category which will result
in a multi-vendor contract. In order to best meet the needs of the University and the financial
requirements of the various end users, an exclusive contract will not be issued as a result of this
RFP.

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 6.25.1 The University may:
6.25.1.1 reject the proposal of any Proposer who is in default of any prior contract or
is guilty of misrepresentation or any Proposer with a member of its firm in
default or guilty of misrepresentation.
6.25.1.2 correct inaccurate awards resulting from clerical or administrative errors in
accordance with and pursuant to the Regulations of Connecticut State
Agencies.
6.25.1.3 make an award contingent upon the successful Proposer’s execution of the
applicable required State of Connecticut certifications and affidavits.
6.25.1.4 award by item, groups of items or total bid; to reject any and all proposals in
whole or in part, and to waive any informality or technical defects if, in its
judgment, the best interests of the University will be served.

6.26 Exceptions to Standard RFP and/or Contract Terms and Conditions: All exceptions and/or
alternates must be outlined in Appendix A – Point by Point Response.

7.0 Standard Contract Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions will govern in the submission and evaluation of proposals and the
award of a contract. Bidders are requested to carefully review the terms and conditions, as they will
become part of any subsequent agreement and award.

7.1 Contract Status: The response to this RFP will be considered an offer to contract. Final negotiations
on the highest evaluated offer will be conducted to resolve any differences and informalities. After
final negotiations, the University in accordance with Section 7.16 will issue an acceptance of the
proposal offer.

7.2 Contract Format: The resulting contract will be the product of negotiations and will be the entire
agreement between the University and the Proposer, superseding and rescinding all prior
agreements relating to the subject matter thereof. All of these documents signed by both parties
and approved by the Office of the Attorney General will constitute the final contract. A sample of
the agreement template can be found at the end of this RFP under Appendix C. Respondents are
requested to include a copy of their contract form for the University’s review.

7.3 Contract Modification: All changes to the contract must be agreed to, in writing, by both parties
prior to executing any change.

7.4 Contract Assignment or Subcontract: The resulting contract shall not be assigned, transferred, or
sublet in whole or in part without the prior written approval of the University.

7.5 Notification of Selected Firm: It is the University's intention to review proposals, complete contract
negotiations and execute an agreement on or before the date outlined in section 1.3. All Bidders
will receive written notification of this action after the University of Connecticut Evaluation
Committee has approved the selection.

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7.6 Contract Commencement: The contract will commence upon execution of the aforementioned
formal agreement and final approval by the Office of the Attorney General. The Project covered
under the contract will be based on the specific University requirements or requests. The University
can neither project nor guarantee a specific volume of business over the term of any contract that
may result from this RFP.

7.7. Ownership of Subsequent Samples: Any product, whether acceptable or unacceptable, developed
under a contract awarded as a result of this RFP shall be the sole property of the University unless
otherwise stated in the contract.

7.7.1 The quality of accepted samples does not supersede the specifications for quality in the RFP
unless the sample is superior in quality. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as
the accepted sample.

7.7.2 Samples shall be furnished free of charge. Bidders must indicate if return of any sample is
desired. The University shall comply with such request provided samples are returned at
Proposer’s sole cost and expense, FOB Proposer’s destination, and that they have not been
made useless by testing. If they are made useless by testing, the State may dispose of the
samples as it deems to be appropriate. Samples may be held for comparison with deliveries.

7.8 Independent Price Determination: In the proposals, Bidders must warrant, represent, and certify
that the following requirements have been met in connection with this RFP:

7.8.1 The costs proposed have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter
relating to such process with any other organization or with any competitor.

7.8.2 Unless otherwise required by law, the costs quoted have not been knowingly disclosed by
the Proposer on a prior basis directly or indirectly to any other.

7.8.3 No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the Proposer to induce any other person or
firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

7.9 Professional Time and Expense Policy: The University will not pay the awardee for travel time or
any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the awardee or awarded party between place of residence
and place of work. In certain circumstances, the University will provide lodging and a meal
allowance as deemed appropriate by the University. In such cases, permission shall be furnished by
the University in writing and must be secured prior to the awardee incurring such expense(s).
Furthermore, all reimbursements shall comply with policies found at http://www.travel.uconn.edu.
The University will not reimburse the awardee for any other miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses.

7.10 Sales Tax Exemption: The University of Connecticut is exempt from Federal Excise taxes and no
payment will be made for any taxes levied on the Proposer's employees' wages. The University is
exempt from State and Local Sales and Use Taxes on the services and/or equipment supplies
pursuant to this Agreement. The lessor pledges to do all things possible to maintain such tax

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 exemption, including promptly assisting the University in completing any related IRS Forms
including Form 8038G or GC and any associated information including the amortization schedule
for each lease.

7.11 Non-appropriation of Funds: Notwithstanding any other provision of this RFP or any ensuing
contract, if funds anticipated for the continued fulfillment of the contract are at any time not
forthcoming or insufficient, either through the failure of the Connecticut Legislature to provide
funds or alteration of the program under which funds were provided, then the University shall have
the right to terminate the contract without penalty by giving not less than thirty (30) days advance
written notice documenting the lack of funding. Unless otherwise agreed to, the contract shall
become null and void on the last day of the fiscal year for which appropriations were received;
except that if an appropriation to cover the costs of this contract becomes available within sixty
(60) days subsequent to termination under this clause, the University agrees to re-establish a
contract with the firm whose contract was terminated under the same provisions, terms and
conditions of the original contract.

7.12 Indemnification Requirements

7.12.1 Hold Harmless: The bidder agrees to jointly and severally indemnify and hold the
University, its successors and assigns harmless from and against all liability, loss, damage or
expense including reasonable attorney's fees which the State of Connecticut may incur or
sustain by reason of the failure of the bidder to fully perform and comply with the terms
and conditions of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, the University assumes no
liability for any damage to the property, or for personal injuries, illness, disabilities or
deaths the Proposer, Proposer's employees and any other person subject to the Proposer's
control, or any other person including members of the general public, caused in whole or in
part, by a) Proposer's breach of any term or provision of the awarded contract; or b) any
negligent or willful act or omission of the Proposer, its employees or sub-Proposers in the
performance of the awarded contract.

7.12.2 The Proposer agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend the University from and
against any and all liabilities, claims, penalties, forfeitures, suits and the costs and expenses
incident thereto (including the cost of defense, settlement and reasonable attorney's fees)
which may hereafter incur, become responsible for, or pay out as a result of acts or
omissions covered herein.

7.12.3 State of Connecticut agencies (University of Connecticut) may not enter into
indemnification or “hold harmless” agreements. In the event of a loss by the Proposer or
any third party, recourse may be found through the State of Connecticut Claims
Commission, as provided under Chapter 53 of the General Statutes of the State of
Connecticut, in which all claims against the State of Connecticut and the University of
Connecticut will be filed with the Connecticut Claims Commissioner.

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7.13 Liens: The successful Proposer shall keep the University free and clear from all liens asserted by
any person or firm for any reason arising out of the furnishing of goods and services by or to the
Proposer.

7.14 Choice of Law and Venue: The terms and provisions of this RFP and any ensuing contract shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut without regard
to its Conflict of Laws principles.

7.15 Actions of Proposer: The actions of the successful Proposer with third parties are not binding upon
the University. The Proposer is not a division of the University, partner or joint venture of or with
the University.

7.16 Award

7.16.1 A contract will be awarded to the Bidder or Bidders whose proposals the University deems
to be the most advantageous to the University, in accordance with the criteria set forth
within the RFP, taking into account the quality of the goods or services to be supplied, their
conformance with specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past
performance, and financial responsibility.

7.16.2 The University may reject the proposal of any Bidder who is in default of any prior contract
or is guilty of misrepresentation or any Bidder with a member of its firm in default or guilty
of misrepresentation.

7.16.3 The University may, in accordance with and pursuant to the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies may correct inaccurate awards resulting from clerical or administrative
errors.

7.16.4 It is the University’s intent to make a single award as a result of this RFP; however, the
University reserves the right to make a multiple awards for these services if it is deemed to
be in its own best interest.

7.16.5 The award will be contingent upon the successful Proposer’s acceptance of all of the
required terms and conditions in the University’s standard contract and execution of the
applicable required State of Connecticut certifications and affidavits. The standard
contract and samples of the required forms are attached hereto.

7.16.6 The University will not knowingly do business with any Bidder, Proposer, sub-proposer or
Supplier of materials who discriminates against members of any class protected under
Sections 4a-60 or 4a-60a of the Connecticut General Statues.

7.16.7 The University reserves the right to award by item, groups of items or total bid; to reject
any and all bids in whole or in part, and to waive any informality or technical defects if, in
its judgment, the best interests of the University will be served.

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7.16.8 ACCEPTANCE OF A BID BY THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT AN ORDER TO SHIP.

7.16.9 Each bid is received with the understanding that the acceptance in writing by the University
of the offer to furnish any or all of the commodities and/or services described therein, shall
constitute a contract between the bidder and the University, which shall bind the bidder on
his part to furnish and deliver the articles quoted on at the prices stated and in accordance
with the conditions of said accepted bid; and the University on its part to order from such
Proposer, except for causes beyond reasonable control; and to pay for , at the agreed
prices, all articles specified and delivered.

7.16.10 In event of default by the Proposer, the University reserves the right to procure the
commodities and/or services from other sources, and hold the Proposer liable for any
excess cost occasioned thereby. If, however, public necessity requires use of material or
supplies not conforming to the specifications, they may be accepted and payment
therefore shall be made at a proper reduction in price.

7.16.11 The Proposer guarantees to save the University, its agents or employees, harmless from
liability of any nature or kind, for use of any copyrighted or un-copyrighted composition,
secret process, patented or unpatented invention, articles or appliances furnished or used
in the performance of the contract, of which the Proposer is not the patentee, assignee or
licensee.

7.16.12 It is understood and agreed that the Proposer shall not be held liable for any failure or
delays in the fulfillment of his contract arising from strikes, fires, or acts of God, or any
other cause or causes beyond his reasonable control.

7.16.13 In the event there is a need for material bonding, performance bonding and/or insurance,
the bidder will provide the bonding and/or insurance when requested and do this within
fifteen (15) days after receipt of our notification of apparent low bidder, otherwise, the
University reserves the right to go to the next qualified bidder who can comply.

7.16.14 Remedies Upon Default: In any case where the Proposer has failed to deliver or has
delivered non-conforming goods or services, the University shall provide a "notice to cure".
If after notice the Proposer continues to be in default, the University may procure goods or
services as substitution from another source and charge the cost difference to the
defaulting Proposer.

7.16.15 Collection for Default: The Attorney General shall be requested to make collection from
any defaulting Proposer pursuant to the preceding paragraph.

7.16.16 In addition, the award will be contingent upon the successful negotiation of the specific
terms and conditions to be included in any resulting Agreement(s). The University will be
the sole judge of the suitability of the proposed Agreement(s).

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7.17 Payments under a Contract Award:

7.17.1 Under no circumstances shall the successful Proposer begin to perform under the contract
prior to the effective date of the contract. All payments shall adhere to the payment terms
negotiated in the contract award.
7.17.2 Cash discounts may be offered by bidder for prompt payment of invoices. Such discount will
not be taken into consideration in determining the low bidder but will be taken into
consideration in awarding tie bids. The discount period will be computed from the date
delivery is accepted at destination or from date correct invoice is received by the consignee,
whichever is the later date.

7.17.3 Payment Terms: Payment terms shall be 2% 15 days, net 45 days unless otherwise noted in
the bidder’s proposal and appropriately noted on the Form of Proposal. Terms other than
those indicated above will be subject to University approval.

7.18 Evaluation of Performance: During or after the term of any contract or other agreement that
results from this RFP process, the University may conduct evaluations of the successful Proposer’s
performance including, but not limited to equipment, staffing, supplies and services. The
successful Proposer may be requested to provide a quality performance metrics and shall
cooperate with the University in any such evaluations and work with the University to correct any
deficiencies noted.

7.19 Business Relationship Affidavit

7.19.1 The proposing Proposer must certify that no elected or appointed official or employee of
the University has benefited, or will benefit financially or materially from the proposed
services. The University may terminate any contract resulting from this RFP, if it is
determined that gratuities of any kind were either offered to, or received by, any
University officer or employee contrary to this policy. The authorized signatory of a
submitted proposal automatically attests this to be true. (See also Attachment of
Governor Rell’s Memo to Proposers Conducting Business with the State of Connecticut).

7.19.2 The laws of the State of Connecticut provide it is a felony to offer, promise or give anything
of value or benefit to a State employee with intent to influence that employee’s acts,
opinion, judgment or exercise of discretion with respect to that employee’s duty. Evidence
of violation of this statute will be turned over to the proper prosecuting attorney. See code
of Ethics in Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-79 through Section 1-90. Proposer
agrees by signing any resultant contract to abide by all Connecticut and Federal ethics
laws, current and future.

7.20 Conflict of Interest: The Applicant shall disclose and identify to the University, with its proposal,
any relationships, which may constitute a potential conflict of interest with University Purchasing
Department, or any other University organizations or departments for the purpose of determining
whether a conflict of interest exists. All such disclosures require acceptance/approval action on
the part of the University, who shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether an impermissible
conflict exists.

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7.21 Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

7.21.1 In entering into any contract resulting from this RFP, the Proposer agrees to comply with
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements as stipulated
Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated on June 16, 1971
and Executive Order No. Seventeen of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated February
15, 1973.

7.21.2 The Proposer shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, or any other group covered by law. The Proposer shall take
affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and the employees are treated
during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or any other group covered by law, except
where it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification.

7.22 Federal, State and Local Taxes, Licenses and Permits: The successful Proposer will comply with all
laws and regulations on taxes, licenses and permits.

7.23 Waiver of Rights: No delay or failure to enforce any provision of this agreement shall constitute a
waiver or limitations of University's rights under any resulting contract.

7.24 Prior Course of Dealings: The parties hereby agree that no trade usage, prior course of dealing or
course of performance under other contracts shall be a part of this agreement or shall be used in
the interpretation or construction of this agreement.

7.25 Warranty: The proposer warrants that the goods or services supplied hereunder will be of good
workmanship and of proper materials, free from defects and in accordance with specifications and
that such goods or services supplied shall not void or impair any OEM warranty or any other
warranty possessed by University. If the proposer knows of the purchaser’s intended use, the
proposer warrants that the goods or services are suitable for the intended use. All goods provided
shall be warranted for at least one (1) year.

7.26 Proposer Personnel: Forms and U.S. Export Control Regulations:

7.26.1 The awarded Proposer(s) will be responsible for fulfilling staffing requests with their own
resources, including W-2 employees and/or 1099 employees.

7.26.2 Proposers are required to obtain and keep the current employment verification Form I-9
issued by the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service
supporting each professional’s authorization for employment in the United States
(http://www.uscis.gov/i-9).

7.26.3 Each Proposer shall be responsible for compliance with all relevant U.S. Export Control
regulations, especially those regulations that restrict or prohibit access to certain technical
information by citizens of certain non-U.S. Territories. The University reserves the right to
audit documentation related to the above requirements.

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7.27 Information Provided by the University: The University of Connecticut has, in this Request for
Proposal and otherwise, provided proposers with information relating to the University, its
current operations and initiative described herein. The University assumes no responsibility or
liability for the adequacy or accuracy of any information provided by the University, its agents,
employees or representatives. The proposer agrees to waive any claim or defense to any claim
relating to the adequacy or sufficiency of any information provided prior to the execution of the
anticipated contract. Subject to these limitations, this Request for Proposal contains information
describing University communities, operations and planned programs.

7.28 Responsibilities of the Proposer:

7.28.1 Observing Laws and Regulations: The Proposer shall keep fully informed of and shall
faithfully observe all laws, national and state, and all ordinances and regulations affecting
responsibility to the University, or affecting the rights of supplier's employees, and he shall
protect and indemnify the University, its officers, and agents against any claims of liability
arising from or based on any violation thereof.

7.28.2 Representations: Each firm, by submitting a proposal, represents that it:

a. Has read and completely understands the proposal documents; and

b. Is totally familiar with the conditions under which the work is to be performed including
but not limited to availability and cost of labor and materials.

7.28.3 Purchase Orders and Sub-Proposers: Purchase Orders and payments will only be issued to
the Proposer. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to issue Purchase Orders, schedule services
and pay all sub-Proposers and partners directly.

7.29 Repairs to Property Damage: Existing facilities damaged during installation and/or service by the
Proposer, the Proposer agents or employees, shall be repaired and left in as good condition as
found. All repairs shall be accomplished at no cost to the University.

7.30 Access Management Plan: The University has recently developed an Access Management Plan for
the Storrs campus. The plan will help create a safer pedestrian campus, protecting both the
landscape and hardscape by giving service and delivery vehicles safer, more appropriate access to
campus buildings. Additional details related to the University’s Access Management Plan can be
found at http://www.park.uconn.edu/amplan.html. Awarded parties will be required to adhere to
the requirements of the Access Management plan; therefore bidders shall make themselves
familiar with its requirements and agree to adhere to the same.

7.31 Insurance Requirements:

7.31.1 Insurance: The proposer shall secure and pay the premium or premiums of the following
policies of insurance with respect to which minimum limits are fixed in the schedule set
forth below. The University of Connecticut shall be included as a named insured on all
such policies. Each such policy shall be maintained in at least the limit fixed with respect
thereto, and shall cover all of the proposer's operations hereunder, and shall be effective
throughout the period of this contract or any extension thereof. It is not the intent of this
schedule to limit the types of insurance required herein.

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 (a) Commercial General Liability
1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000
2. Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
3. General Aggregate $2,000,000
4. Fire Legal Liability $100,000
The insurance shall provide for a retroactive date of placement prior to or coinciding
with the effective date of this award.
(b) Business Automobile Liability: Minimum Limits for Owned, Scheduled, Non Owned,
or Hired Automobiles with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence.
(c) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: As required under state law.
(d) Such other insurance in such amounts which from time to time may reasonably be
required by the mutual consent of the University and awarded Proposer against
other insurable hazards relating to performance.

7.31.2 All policies of insurance provided for in this Section shall be issued by insurance
companies with general policyholder’s rating of not less than A- and a financial rating of
not less than Class VIII as rated in the most current available A.M. Best Insurance Reports
and be licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut. All such policies shall be issued
in the name of the awarded Proposer, and shall name, as Additional Insured, The State of
Connecticut, University of Connecticut. Policies shall waive the right of recovery against
the University and shall be primary.

7.31.3 As to insurance required by this agreement, a certified copy of each of the policies or a
certificate or certificates evidencing the existence thereof, or binders, shall be delivered to
the University within fifteen (15) days after the tentative award of this agreement. In the
event any binder is delivered, it shall be replaced within thirty (30) days by a certified copy
of the policy or a certificate in lieu thereof. Each such copy or certificate shall contain a
valid provision or endorsement that the policy may not be canceled, terminated, changed
or modified without giving thirty (30) days written advance notice hereof to the
University's representative and that the insurance reflected thereon meets the minimum
requirements of the proposal. A renewal policy or certificate shall be delivered to the
University at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of each expiring policy. If at
any time, any of the policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the University as to form
or substance, or if any of the carriers issuing such policies shall be or become
unsatisfactory to the University, the Proposer shall promptly obtain a new and satisfactory
policy in replacement upon such written notice from the University.

7.32 License: Any Agreement resulting from this RFP will not grant the Proposer a license or other right
to duplicate or use any image or intellectual property of the University in any manner other than
as may be expressly approved in writing in connection with the performance of the contract.

7.33 OSHA Compliance: All items to be furnished hereunder shall meet all applicable State and Federal
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. All alleged violations and deviations from
said state and federal regulations or standards of the items or services to be furnished hereunder,
must be set forth on the proposed requirements and criteria in the proposal response. Or, if at any
later date the items or services contained herein shall not meet all applicable state and federal

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 requirements after the proposer is awarded the contract hereunder, the proposer must notify the
University’s Director of Procurement Services immediately by registered mail.

7.34 Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities: In submitting a proposal, the Proposer agrees, unless

specifically authorized in writing by the University on a case by case basis, that it shall have no
right to use, and shall not use, the name of the University of Connecticut, its officials or
employees, or the Seal of the University, a) in any advertising, publicity, promotion; nor b) to
express or imply any endorsement of agency’s services; nor c) to use the name of the state, its
officials or employees or the University seal in any manner ( whether or not similar to uses
prohibited by subparagraphs (a) and (b) above) except only to manufacture and deliver in
accordance with this agreement such services as are hereby contracted by the University. Should
the Proposer be interested in pursuing a formalized sponsorship agreement with the University
through its Division of Athletics, which may include advertising benefits and use of University
marks, please contact the procurement official identified in section 2.1 for details on how to
pursue such a relationship.

7.35 Licensed Merchandise: Pre-authorization must be received from the University for the use
of University's names, marks, and logos.

7.36 Intellectual Property:

7.36.1 The Proposer shall pay all royalties, license fees, and patent to invention rights, or
copyrights or trade and service marks and defend all suits or claims for the infringement
of any patent or invention right or copyrights or trade and service marks involved in the
items furnished in any contract resulting from this RFP.

7.36.2 The Proposer will hold and save the University and its officers, agents, servants, and
employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for,
or on account of any patented or unpatented invention, process, article, or appliance
furnished in the performance of any contract resulting from this RFP including its use by
the owner, unless otherwise specifically stipulated.

7.36.3 Copyrights for any item specified shall be the property of the University and inure to its
benefit and Proposer shall execute such documents, as University may require, for the
perfection thereof.

7.36.4 The University shall retain all rights, title and interest in all its usage, user and biographical
data and Proposer shall only use such data to the extent necessary for complying with its
obligations to the University unless it otherwise receives express written approval from
the University’s designee for any other use.

7.37 Confidential Information:

7.37.1 The University treats Proposals as confidential until after the award is issued. At that time
they become subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. If a Respondent
wishes to supply any information, which it believes is exempt from disclosure under the
Act, said Respondent should summarize such information in a separate envelope and each
page submitted should clearly state "Confidential," but otherwise be presented in the

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 same manner as the Proposal. However, any such information is provided entirely at the
Respondent's own risk and the University assumes no liability for any loss or damage
which may result from the University's disclosure at any time of any information provided
by the Respondent in connection with its proposal.

7.37.2 The proposer and its employees will not disclose information acquired in connection with
the performance of services under this agreement which is proprietary or confidential in
nature to the University without written permission from the University. This
confidentiality will continue to be in effect even after the contract has been completed or
terminated for any reason. Some projects may require additional confidentiality
documentation or agreements, which will vary according to the University’s needs, legal
requirements and scope of work. A sample confidentiality agreement is included in Part IX
merely for illustrative purposes, and should not be considered the standard confidentiality
agreement due to the varying needs for each project.

7.38 Responsibility of Those Performing the Work:

7.38.1 The Proposer shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all the Proposer’s
employees and all sub-proposer’s employees, if applicable, as well as all other persons
involved in performing any tasks associated with the provision of the goods and/or
services outlined in this RFP by the Proposer.

7.38.2 The Proposer shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among the
Proposer’s employees and shall not employ any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the
task assigned.

7.38.3 The contract awardee, when so determined by the University, shall dismiss incompetent
or incorrigible employees from the project, and such persons shall be prohibited from
returning to the project without written consent of the University.

7.39 Freedom of Information: While the University may be willing to agree not to disclose the
information proactively, the University is subject to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act,
found in Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which may require disclosure, should the
document be requested with limited exceptions. Two such exceptions that might apply are as
follows: (1) Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(24) permits the University to withhold records related
to the procurement process while bidding and contract negotiations are underway (this
moratorium is temporary and lasts only until the contract has been executed or negotiations are
abandoned); and Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(5) permits the University to withhold records in its
possession in the event they contains trade secrets (or really any intellectual property). In the
event that the University determines that Conn. Gen. Stat. sec. 1-210(b)(5) may apply to a given
request for the records in question, the responsibility to substantiate claims that said would reveal
trade secrets and meet the exemption requirements to would need to be borne by the owner of
said trade secrets, not the University. Further, if the entity seeking access to the documents
challenges the University’s withholding of the document, said owner may be required to prove at
the Freedom of Information Commission and/or in a Court of Law, that the release of said trade
secrets would be harmful to the owner of the intellectual property or properties in question.

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7.40 Mandatory Affidavits: The Office of Policy and Management has created new ethics forms
effective August 1, 2007 to assist executive branch agencies in complying with the State of
Connecticut's current contracting requirements, pursuant to the Connecticut General Statutes and
Executive Orders of Governor M. Jodi Rell. The University will require the applicable mandatory
affidavits to be completed by the Proposer at the time of bid response and contract award. The
required affidavits are enclosed as part of this document. Detailed information regarding the
requirement of such affidavits can also be found on the Office of Policy and Management website:
http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038&opmNav_GID=1806

7.41 Joint Ventures: Bids submitted by bidders under 'joint venture' arrangements or other multi-party
agreements must include a power of attorney delegating authority to one principal with authority
to negotiate and execute any/all contract documents resulting from the bid.

7.42 Executive Orders of the Governor: Any Contract awarded pursuant to this solicitation is subject to
the provisions of Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J. Meskill, promulgated June 16,
1971, concerning labor employment practices, Executive Order No. Seventeen of Governor
Thomas J. Meskill, promulgated February 15, 1973, concerning the listing of employment openings
and Executive Order No. Sixteen of Governor John G. Rowland promulgated August 4, 1999,
concerning violence in the workplace, all of which are incorporated into and are made a part of
the Contract as if they had been fully set forth in it. The Contract may also be subject to Executive
Order No. 14 of Governor M. Jodi Rell, promulgated April 17, 2006, concerning procurement of
cleaning products and services and to Executive Order No. 49 of Governor Dannel P. Malloy,
promulgated May 22, 2015, mandating disclosure of certain gifts to public employees and
contributions to certain candidates for office. If Executive Order 14 and/or Executive Order 49 are
applicable, they are deemed to be incorporated into and are made a part of the Contract as if they
had been fully set forth in it. At the Contractor’s request, the University shall provide a copy of
these orders to the Contractor.

7.43 The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer.

7.44 Ethics and Compliance Reporting/Whistleblower Protection: In accordance with the University’s
compliance program, the University has in place an anonymous ethics and compliance reporting
hotline service – 1-888-685-2637. Any person who is aware of unethical practices, fraud, violation
of state laws or regulations or other concerns relating to University policies and procedures can
report such matters anonymously. Such persons may also directly contact the University’s
compliance office at: Office of Audit, Compliance, and Ethics, 9 Walters Avenue, Unit 5084, Storrs,
CT 06269-5084; Phone 860-486-4526; Fax 860-486-4527. As a provider of goods and/or services to
the University, you are hereby required to notify your employees, as well as any sub-Proposers,
who are involved in the implementation of this contract, of this reporting mechanism.

7.45 State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) Requirements: For all State contracts as defined
in Public Act 10-1 having a value in a calendar year of $50,000 or more or a combination or series
of such agreements or contracts having a value of $100,000 or more, the authorized signatory to
this submission expressly acknowledges receipt of the State Elections Enforcement Commission's
notice advising state Proposers of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions, and
will inform its principals of the contents of the SEEC notice found in UConn Sample Purchasing
Agreement attached to this bid solicitation.

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7.46 Nondiscrimination Warranties: An executed Nondiscrimination Certification must also be provided
by the Proposer at the time of contract execution for all contracts/agreements with corporations
and other entities, regardless of type, term, cost or value. The Certification requires the signer to
disclose his/her title and certify that the Proposer has in place a properly-adopted policy, which
supports the nondiscrimination requirements of Connecticut law. This Certification is required for
all original contracts/agreements as well as amendments. The Nondiscrimination Certification
forms can be found with the affidavits in this document or at:
http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806

(a) For purposes of this Section, the following terms are defined as follows: (i) "Commission"
means the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; (ii) "Contract" and “contract” include any
extension or modification of the Contract or contract; (iii) "Proposer" and “Proposer” include any
successors or assigns of the Proposer or Proposer; (iv) "Gender identity or expression" means a person's
gender-related identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that gender-related identity,
appearance or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person's physiology or
assigned sex at birth, which gender-related identity can be shown by providing evidence including, but
not limited to, medical history, care or treatment of the gender-related identity, consistent and uniform
assertion of the gender-related identity or any other evidence that the gender-related identity is
sincerely held, part of a person's core identity or not being asserted for an improper purpose; (v) “good
faith" means that degree of diligence which a reasonable person would exercise in the performance of
legal duties and obligations; (vi) "good faith efforts" shall include, but not be limited to, those
reasonable initial efforts necessary to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements and additional
or substituted efforts when it is determined that such initial efforts will not be sufficient to comply with
such requirements; (vii) "marital status" means being single, married as recognized by the State of
Connecticut, widowed, separated or divorced; (viii) "mental disability" means one or more mental
disorders, as defined in the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's "Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", or a record of or regarding a person as having one or more
such disorders; (ix) "minority business enterprise" means any small Proposer or supplier of materials
fifty-one percent or more of the capital stock, if any, or assets of which is owned by a person or
persons: (1) who are active in the daily affairs of the enterprise, (2) who have the power to direct the
management and policies of the enterprise, and (3) who are members of a minority, as such term is
defined in subsection (a) of Connecticut General Statutes § 32-9n; and (x) "public works contract" means
any agreement between any individual, firm or corporation and the State or any political subdivision of
the State other than a municipality for construction, rehabilitation, conversion, extension, demolition or
repair of a public building, highway or other changes or improvements in real property, or which is
financed in whole or in part by the State, including, but not limited to, matching expenditures, grants,
loans, insurance or guarantees.

For purposes of this Section, the terms "Contract" and “contract” do not include a contract where
each Proposer is (1) a political subdivision of the state, including, but not limited to, a municipality, (2) a
quasi-public agency, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 1-120, (3) any other state, including but not
limited to any federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 1-
267, (4) the federal government, (5) a foreign government, or (6) an agency of a subdivision, agency,
state or government described in the immediately preceding enumerated items (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5).

(b) (1) The Proposer agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such Proposer
will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of
race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or

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expression, mental retardation, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to,
blindness, unless it is shown by such Proposer that such disability prevents performance of the work
involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut; and
the Proposer further agrees to take affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related
qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their
race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or
expression, mental retardation, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to,
blindness, unless it is shown by the Proposer that such disability prevents performance of the work
involved; (2) the Proposer agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on
behalf of the Proposer, to state that it is an "affirmative action-equal opportunity employer" in
accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission; (3) the Proposer agrees to provide each labor
union or representative of workers with which the Proposer has a collective bargaining Agreement or
other contract or understanding and each Proposer with which the Proposer has a contract or
understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission, advising the labor union or workers’
representative of the Proposer's commitments under this section and to post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment; (4) the Proposer agrees to
comply with each provision of this Section and Connecticut General Statutes §§ 46a-68e and 46a-68f
and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant to Connecticut General
Statutes §§ 46a-56, 46a-68e and 46a-68f; and (5) the Proposer agrees to provide the Commission on
Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, and permit
access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures
of the Proposer as relate to the provisions of this Section and Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56. If
the contract is a public works contract, the Proposer agrees and warrants that he will make good faith
efforts to employ minority business enterprises as sub-Proposers and suppliers of materials on such
public works projects.

(c) Determination of the Proposer's good faith efforts shall include, but shall not be limited to,
the following factors: The Proposer's employment and subcontracting policies, patterns and practices;
affirmative advertising, recruitment and training; technical assistance activities and such other
reasonable activities or efforts as the Commission may prescribe that are designed to ensure the
participation of minority business enterprises in public works projects.

(d) The Proposer shall develop and maintain adequate documentation, in a manner prescribed by
the Commission, of its good faith efforts.

(e) The Proposer shall include the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section in every subcontract
or purchase order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of a contract with the State and such
provisions shall be binding on a sub-Proposer, Proposer or manufacturer unless exempted by
regulations or orders of the Commission. The Proposer shall take such action with respect to any such
subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions
including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §46a-56;
provided if such Proposer becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-Proposer or
Proposer as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Proposer may request the State of
Connecticut to enter into any such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the
State and the State may so enter.

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 (f) The Proposer agrees to comply with the regulations referred to in this Section as they exist on
the date of this Contract and as they may be adopted or amended from time to time during the term of
this Contract and any amendments thereto.

(g) (1) The Proposer agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such Proposer
will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of
sexual orientation, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of
Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their sexual orientation;
(2) the Proposer agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such
Proposer has a collective bargaining Agreement or other contract or understanding and each Proposer
with which such Proposer has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission
on Human Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the
Proposer's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
available to employees and applicants for employment; (3) the Proposer agrees to comply with each
provision of this section and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant
to Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56; and (4) the Proposer agrees to provide the Commission on
Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, and permit
access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures
of the Proposer which relate to the provisions of this Section and Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56.

(h) The Proposer shall include the provisions of the foregoing paragraph in every subcontract or
purchase order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of a contract with the State and such
provisions shall be binding on a sub-Proposer, Proposer or manufacturer unless exempted by
regulations or orders of the Commission. The Proposer shall take such action with respect to any such
subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions
including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56;
provided, if such Proposer becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-Proposer or
Proposer as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Proposer may request the State of
Connecticut to enter into any such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the
State and the State may so enter.

7.47 Termination for Cause: The University may terminate any resulting Contract for cause by providing
a written Notice to Cure to the Proposer citing the instances of noncompliance with the contract.
The Proposer will have ten (10) days to reply to the Notice to Cure and indicate why the contract
should not be terminated and recommend remedies to be taken.
(a) If the Proposer and the University reach an agreed upon solution, the Proposer will then have
thirty (30) days after such agreement is reached to cure the noncompliance cited in the Notice
to Cure.
(b) If a mutually agreed upon solution cannot be reached within ten (10) days after receipt of Notice
to Cure by Proposer, the University reserves the right to terminate the Contract at that time by
written notice of such termination.
(c) If the mutually agreed upon solution is not implemented within thirty (30) days from the date
of agreement, the University reserves the right to terminate the Contract at that time by written
notice of such termination.
(d) The University will be obligated only for those goods or Services rendered and accepted prior
to the date of Notice of Termination.
(e) Remedies for Default: If the solution mutually agreed upon pursuant to subsection (a) of this
Section is not implemented within the thirty (30) days provided in said subsection, the

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 University may procure the subject goods or services from another source and charge any cost
difference to the Proposer.

7.48 Termination for Convenience:

(a) The University may terminate any resulting Contract in whole or in part whenever, for any
reason, the University shall determine that such termination is in the best interest of the
University and/or the State of Connecticut.
(b) If the Contract is terminated by the University pursuant to this section, the University will
provide the Proposer sixty (60) days written notice of such intention. In the event of such
termination, the Contract Administrator and/or designee will notify the Proposer by certified
mail, return receipt requested. Termination will be effective as of the close of business on the
date specified in the notice.

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 8.0 Form of Proposal

Date: / /2018

TO: University of Connecticut

Purchasing Department
3 Discovery Drive, Unit 6076
Storrs, CT 06269-6076

1. The undersigned proposer, in response to our Request for Proposal for Distributed Antenna Systems and
Small-Cell Technology Solutions for the University of Connecticut, having examined the proposal
documents and being familiar with the conditions surrounding the proposed products and services,
hereby proposes to provide such products and services meeting the requirements outlined in this Request
for Proposal, in accordance with the proposal attached hereto.

2. Proposer acknowledges receipt of the following addenda which are a part of the bidding documents:
_____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____.

3. Proposer understands that the University reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive
irregularities or technicalities in any offer, and accept any offer in whole or in part which it deems to be in
its best interest.

4. Proposer agrees that this offer shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the
public bid opening.

5. Proposer hereby certifies: (a) that this proposal is genuine and is not made in the interest of or on behalf
of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation; (b) that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced
or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham bid; (c) that the proposer has not solicited or
induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and (d) that the proposer has not sought
by collusion to obtain any advantage over any other proposer or over the University.

6. Proposer agrees that the response to this proposal is a legal and binding offer and the authority to make
the offer is vested in the signer. Minor differences and informalities will be resolved by negotiation prior
to acceptance of the offer.

7. Is proposer currently a State of Connecticut Small Business Enterprise and certified with DAS?

Yes ( ) If yes, a Copy of the Certificate must be attached to your proposal

No ( )

8. All pricing must be provided in separate document. Pricing must not be contained in other areas of your
proposal response.

9. Payment Terms: __________________________

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10. Sales Representative (Please attach Resume):

Name: ______________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Email: _______________________________________

Years of Experience: ____________________________

Signed this ____________ day of ________________________________, 2018

Firm Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

F.E.I.N. # _________________________________________________

Please include a current W9

Authorized Signature _________________________________________________

Print Name/Title: _________________________________________________

E-Mail: _________________________________________________

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Appendices

Appendix A – Point by Point Response (Separate Attachment)

Appendix B – Staffing Plan (Separate Attachment)
Appendix C – Sample Contract Form
Appendix D – Reference Form
Attachment 1 – Non-Collusion Affidavit
Attachment 2 – State Ethics Policy Memo
Attachment 3 – Storrs Campus Map - Dark Fiber Demarcs - rev2 - 1_2500
Attachment 4 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Indoor Spaces - 1_2250
Attachment 5 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Outdoor Spaces - 1_6500 – EBPs
Attachment 6 – Storrs Campus Map - DAS Targets - Outdoor Spaces rev2 - 1_6500
Attachment 7 – Storrs Campus Map - Existing Cell Site Locations - 1_450_400
Attachment 8 – Storrs Campus Map - Fiber - 1_6500

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Contract Draft Revised: 11/20/2014 11:15 AM

University of Connecticut

Purchasing Agreement
for
________________________________________

This Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between:

University of Connecticut and ____________________________

Purchasing Department ____________________________
3 North Hillside Road, Unit 6076 ____________________________
Storrs, CT 06269-6076 ____________________________
hereinafter “University” hereinafter “Contractor”

________________________________ ____________________________
University Contract Administrator/Phone Contractor Contact/Phone

Section 1

1.1. Term: This Agreement between the University and the Contractor will govern the provision of goods,
services or other considerations (hereinafter “Services”) referenced herein from:

1.1.1 Effective Date: End Date:

1.1.2 Amendment Terms: All revisions to this Agreement may only be made by written amendment
executed by both parties and approved by the Office of the Attorney General prior to the end date of
this Agreement.

1.2. Brief Summary of Services:

1.2.1 Service Location:

1.3 Maximum Amount Payable: $_______________________

1.3.1 Payment/Pricing Terms:

1.4 Detailed Contractor Responsibilities:

1.4.1 Deliverables/Methods: Contractor will deliver to University . . .

1.4.2. Work Schedule/Deadlines: Contractor will provide Services by . . .

1.5. University Responsibilities: University will . . .

1.6. Notice: All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement
must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests shall be deemed to have been properly served if given by
personal delivery, or if transmitted by facsimile with confirmed receipt, or if delivered to Federal Express or other
reputable express carrier for next business day delivery, charges billed to or prepaid by shipper; or if deposited in the
United States mail, registered or certified with return receipt requested, proper postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

If to the University* [name/address]:

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If to the Contractor* [name/address]:

[Note: *Any party may change its Notice information by giving written notice in accordance with this Section.]

Section 2 - State of Connecticut Required Terms and Conditions

As an Agency of the State of Connecticut (a sovereign entity) the University is governed by the following terms and
conditions, which may not be modified, amended or deleted unless approved by the Office of the Attorney General.
2.1. Statutory Authority. Connecticut General Statute §§ 10a-104, 10a-108, 4a-52a, and 10a-151b provide the University with
authority to enter into contracts in the pursuit of its mission.
2.2. Claims. The Contractor agrees that the sole and exclusive means for the presentation of any claim against the State of
Connecticut or the University of Connecticut arising from this Agreement shall be in accordance with Chapter 53 of the
Connecticut General Statutes (Claims Against the State) and the Contractor further agrees not to initiate any legal
proceedings in any state or federal court in addition to, or in lieu of, said Chapter 53 proceedings.
2.3. Insurance. The Contractor shall secure and pay the premium or premiums of the following policies of insurance with
respect to which minimum limits are fixed in the schedule set forth below. Each such policy shall be maintained in at least
the limit fixed with respect thereto, and shall cover all of the Contractor’s operations hereunder, and shall be effective
throughout the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof. It is not the intent of this schedule to limit the types of
insurance required herein. The insurance coverage listed in the following, is in accordance with the State of Connecticut
Insurance and Risk Management Board requirements.

(a) Commercial General Liability

1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000
2. Products/Completed Operations $1,000,000
3. Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
4. General Aggregate $2,000,000
5. Fire Legal Liability $ 100,000
The insurance shall provide for a retroactive date of placement prior to or coinciding with the effective date of this
Agreement.

(b) Business Automobile Liability: Minimum Limits for Owned, Scheduled, Non Owned, or Hired Automobiles with a
combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

(c) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: As required under state law.

(d) Such other insurance in such amounts which from time to time may reasonably be required by the mutual
consent of the University and the Contractor against other insurable hazards relating to performance.

All policies of insurance provided for in this Section shall be issued by insurance companies with general policyholder’s
rating of not less than A- and a financial rating of not less than Class VIII as rated in the most current available A.M. Best
Insurance Reports and be licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut. All such policies shall be issued in the
name of Contractor, and shall name, as Additional Insured, The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut, its
officers, officials, employees, agents, boards and commissions with respect to liability arising out of the operations of the
Contractor under this Agreement. Certificates thereof shall be delivered to the University prior to the commencement of
this Agreement and thereafter certificates thereof shall be delivered to the University within ten (10) days prior to the
expiration of the term of each such policy, all at no cost to the University. All certificates delivered to the University shall
contain a provision that the company writing said policy will give to University at least twenty (20) days’ notice in writing in
advance of any material change, cancellation, termination or lapse of the Effective Date of any reduction in the amounts of
insurance below the requirements of the Contract. Policies shall waive the right of recovery against the University and
shall be primary.
2.4. Indemnification.
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the University, the Board of Trustees of the University of Connecticut,
and the State of Connecticut, including any agency or official of the State of Connecticut, from, and against all costs,
claims, damages, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from the negligent, reckless, willful, wanton or
intentional acts or omissions of its employees and agents in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

2.5 Sovereign Immunity. The parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver
by the State of Connecticut or the University of any rights or defenses of sovereign immunity, which it may have had, now
has, or will have with respect to all matters arising out of this Agreement. To the extent that this provision conflicts with
any other provision hereunder, this provision shall govern.
2.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Connecticut without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.
2.7. Non-discrimination (a) For purposes of this Section, the following terms are defined as follows: (i) "Commission" means
the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; (ii) "Contract" and “contract” include any extension or modification
of the Contract or contract; (iii) "Contractor" and “contractor” include any successors or assigns of the Contractor or

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contractor; (iv) "Gender identity or expression" means a person's gender-related identity, appearance or behavior,
whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the
person's physiology or assigned sex at birth, which gender-related identity can be shown by providing evidence including,
but not limited to, medical history, care or treatment of the gender-related identity, consistent and uniform assertion of the
gender-related identity or any other evidence that the gender-related identity is sincerely held, part of a person's core
identity or not being asserted for an improper purpose; (v) “good faith" means that degree of diligence which a reasonable
person would exercise in the performance of legal duties and obligations; (vi) "good faith efforts" shall include, but not be
limited to, those reasonable initial efforts necessary to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements and additional or
substituted efforts when it is determined that such initial efforts will not be sufficient to comply with such requirements; (vii)
"marital status" means being single, married as recognized by the State of Connecticut, widowed, separated or divorced;
(viii) "mental disability" means one or more mental disorders, as defined in the most recent edition of the American
Psychiatric Association's "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", or a record of or regarding a person as
having one or more such disorders; (ix) "minority business enterprise" means any small contractor or supplier of materials
fifty-one percent or more of the capital stock, if any, or assets of which is owned by a person or persons: (1) who are
active in the daily affairs of the enterprise, (2) who have the power to direct the management and policies of the
enterprise, and (3) who are members of a minority, as such term is defined in subsection (a) of Connecticut General
Statutes § 32-9n; and (x) "public works contract" means any agreement between any individual, firm or corporation and
the State or any political subdivision of the State other than a municipality for construction, rehabilitation, conversion,
extension, demolition or repair of a public building, highway or other changes or improvements in real property, or which is
financed in whole or in part by the State, including, but not limited to, matching expenditures, grants, loans, insurance or
guarantees.

For purposes of this Section, the terms "Contract" and “contract” do not include a contract where each contractor is (1) a
political subdivision of the state, including, but not limited to, a municipality, (2) a quasi-public agency, as defined in Conn.
Gen. Stat. Section 1-120, (3) any other state, including but not limited to any federally recognized Indian tribal
governments, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 1-267, (4) the federal government, (5) a foreign government, or (6)
an agency of a subdivision, agency, state or government described in the immediately preceding enumerated items (1),
(2), (3), (4) or (5).

(b) (1) The Contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such Contractor will not discriminate
or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, mental retardation, mental disability or physical
disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such Contractor that such disability prevents
performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of
Connecticut; and the Contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to insure that applicants with job-related
qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious
creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, mental retardation, mental
disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by the Contractor that such
disability prevents performance of the work involved; (2) the Contractor agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, to state that it is an "affirmative action-equal opportunity employer" in
accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission; (3) the Contractor agrees to provide each labor union or
representative of workers with which the Contractor has a collective bargaining Agreement or other contract or
understanding and each vendor with which the Contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the
Commission, advising the labor union or workers’ representative of the Contractor's commitments under this section and
to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment; (4) the
Contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this Section and Connecticut General Statutes §§ 46a-68e and 46a-
68f and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes
§§ 46a-56, 46a-68e and 46a-68f; and (5) the Contractor agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and
Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and
accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Contractor as relate to the provisions of this
Section and Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56. If the contract is a public works contract, the Contractor agrees and
warrants that he will make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers of
materials on such public works projects.

(c) Determination of the Contractor's good faith efforts shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following factors:
The Contractor's employment and subcontracting policies, patterns and practices; affirmative advertising, recruitment and
training; technical assistance activities and such other reasonable activities or efforts as the Commission may prescribe
that are designed to ensure the participation of minority business enterprises in public works projects.

(d) The Contractor shall develop and maintain adequate documentation, in a manner prescribed by the Commission, of
its good faith efforts.

(e) The Contractor shall include the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section in every subcontract or purchase order
entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of a contract with the State and such provisions shall be binding on a
subcontractor, vendor or manufacturer unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission. The Contractor
shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes
§46a-56; provided if such Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor

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 as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Contractor may request the State of Connecticut to enter into any
such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the State and the State may so enter.

(f) The Contractor agrees to comply with the regulations referred to in this Section as they exist on the date of this
Contract and as they may be adopted or amended from time to time during the term of this Contract and any amendments
thereto.

(g) (1) The Contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the Contract such Contractor will not discriminate
or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of sexual orientation, in any manner
prohibited by the laws of the United States or the State of Connecticut, and that employees are treated when employed
without regard to their sexual orientation; (2) the Contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of
workers with which such Contractor has a collective bargaining Agreement or other contract or understanding and each
vendor with which such Contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the Commission on Human
Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this
section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment;
(3) the Contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this section and with each regulation or relevant order issued
by said Commission pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56; and (4) the Contractor agrees to provide the
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, and permit access
to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Contractor which
relate to the provisions of this Section and Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-56.

(h) The Contractor shall include the provisions of the foregoing paragraph in every subcontract or purchase order
entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of a contract with the State and such provisions shall be binding on a
subcontractor, vendor or manufacturer unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission. The Contractor
shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes
§ 46a-56; provided, if such Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor
as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Contractor may request the State of Connecticut to enter into any
such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the State and the State may so enter.

2.8 Vendor Code of Conduct. In furtherance of its longstanding commitment to fundamental human rights, to the dignity of all
people, and to the environment, the University has developed the Code of Conduct for University of Connecticut Vendors
(the “Vendor Code of Conduct”). Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt of the Vendor Code of Conduct. A copy of the
Vendor Code of Conduct is available at http://csr.uconn.edu/. The Vendor Code of Conduct is hereby incorporated herein
by reference to the extent Contractor is required to comply with the same pursuant to this section.

Contractor agrees to comply with the “Principal Expectations” described in the Vendor Code of Conduct. Contractor
further agrees to comply with the “Preferential Standards” described in the Vendor Code of Conduct, to the extent a
commitment to so comply, or a representation of compliance, was provided by Contractor to the University in writing. Any
such commitment or representation is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Contractor agrees to provide the
University with such evidence of Contractor’s compliance with this section as the University reasonably requests and to, at
the request of the University, provide a comprehensive, annual summary report of Contractor’s corporate social and
environmental practices.
2.9. Executive Orders. The Contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J. Meskill,
promulgated June 16, 1971, concerning labor employment practices, Executive Order No. Seventeen of Governor
Thomas J. Meskill, promulgated February 15, 1973, concerning the listing of employment openings and Executive Order
No. Sixteen of Governor John G. Rowland promulgated August 4, 1999, concerning violence in the workplace, all of which
are incorporated into and are made a part of the Contract as if they had been fully set forth in it. At the Contractor’s
request, the Client Agency shall provide a copy of these orders to the Contractor. The Contract may also be subject to
Executive Order No. 7C of Governor M. Jodi Rell, promulgated July 13, 2006, concerning contracting reforms and
Executive Order No. 14 of Governor M. Jodi Rell, promulgated April 17, 2006, concerning procurement of cleaning
products and services, in accordance with their respective terms and conditions.
2.10. Campaign Contribution Restrictions. For all State contracts as defined in Public Act 10-1 having a value in a calendar
year of $50,000 or more or a combination or series of such agreements or contracts having a value of $100,000 or more,
the authorized signatory to this Agreement expressly acknowledges receipt of the State Elections Enforcement
Commission's notice advising state contractors of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions, and will inform
its principals of the contents of the notice attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2.11. Termination for Cause. The University may terminate this contract for cause by providing a written Notice to Cure to the
Contractor citing the instances of noncompliance with the contract. The Contractor will have ten (10) days to reply to the
Notice to Cure and indicate why the contract should not be terminated and recommend remedies to be taken.
(a) If the Contractor and the University reach an agreed upon solution, the Contractor will then have thirty (30) days
after such agreement is reached to cure the noncompliance cited in the Notice to Cure.
(b) If a mutually agreed upon solution cannot be reached within ten (10) days after receipt of Notice to Cure by
Contractor, the University reserves the right to terminate the agreement at that time by written notice of such
termination.
(c) If the mutually agreed upon solution is not implemented within thirty (30) days from the date of agreement, the
University reserves the right to terminate the contract at that time by written notice of such termination.
(d) The University will be obligated only for those goods or Services rendered and accepted prior to the date of Notice
of Termination.
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 (e) Remedies for Default: If the solution mutually agreed upon pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section is not
implemented within the thirty (30) days provided in said subsection, the University may procure the subject goods
or services from another source and charge any cost difference to the Contractor.
2.12. Termination for Convenience.
(a) The University may terminate this Contract in whole or in part whenever, for any reason, the University shall
determine that such termination is in the best interest of the University and/or the State of Connecticut.
(b) If this Agreement is terminated by the University pursuant to this section, the University will provide the Contractor
____ days written notice of such intention. In the event of such termination, the Contract Administrator and/or
designee will notify the Contractor by certified mail, return receipt requested. Termination will be effective as of the
close of business on the date specified in the notice.
2.13. Force Majeure. If the performance of obligations under this Agreement are rendered impossible or hazardous or is
otherwise prevented or impaired due to illness, accident, Act(s) of God, riots, strikes, labor difficulties, epidemics,
earthquakes, and/or any other cause or event, similar or dissimilar, beyond the control of the Contractor, then each party’s
obligations to the other under this Agreement shall be excused and neither party shall have any liability to the other under
or in connection with this Agreement.
2.14. Entire Agreement and Amendment. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Contractor and the University
and supersedes and rescinds all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be
amended only in writing signed by both the Contractor and the University and if applicable, approved by the Office of the
Attorney General. The Contractor indicates it has read and freely signed this Agreement, which shall take effect as a
sealed instrument. The Contractor further certifies that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and its duly
authorized representative has signed this agreement after having carefully read and understood the same.
2.15 Background Checks
(a) Contractor warrants that it will not assign any employee, independent contractor or agent to perform services under
this Contract unless that employee, independent contractor or agent has satisfactorily completed a background check and
is deemed suitable by vendor for performing such services on a college campus attended and inhabited by students. The
background check must minimally include criminal arrest information for the past seven years, a check of the national and
state sex offender registries and a social security number verification. All fees associated with the background checks
shall be the responsibility of Contractor. Contractor shall immediately remove any employee, independent contractor or
agents performing services under this Contract on campus if it becomes known to Contractor that such person may be a
danger to the health or safety of the campus community, or at the request of the University based on a concern of
community or individual safety.
(b) Without limiting the obligations of Contractor under Section 2.4 of this Contract, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the state of Connecticut, the University of Connecticut and all of their employees, agents and/or assigns for
any claims, suits or proceedings resulting from a breach of the foregoing warranty and/or that are caused in whole or in part
by the actions or omissions of Contractor, its employees, or other persons that Contractor causes to be on the campus.
2.16 University Policies. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the University, comply with all policies and procedures of the
University. In the event the University establishes new policies or procedures following execution of the contract, or
makes modifications to policies or procedures in existence at the time of contract execution, Contractor shall comply with
such new or modified policies or procedures upon written notice.
2.17 Use of University Marks. Except as expressly authorized in this Agreement, Contractor is not permitted to use any
University mark without prior written approval of the University’s Office of Trademark Licensing. “University mark” is
herein defined as all registered marks to the University’s name (past or present), abbreviations, symbols, emblems, logos,
mascot, slogans, official insignia, uniforms, landmarks, or songs. Contractor agrees to comply with the University's
trademark licensing program concerning any use or proposed use by Contractor of any of University marks on goods, in
relation to services, and/or in connection with advertisements or promotion of Contractor or its business. Prior to any use
of a University mark by Contractor (or its affiliates or successors or assigns), Contractor will submit the proposed use of
the University mark, together with a sample or specimen of the intended use, to the University’s Office of Trademark
Licensing for approval. Such permission to use the mark as may be granted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall
terminate at the expiration of the Agreement.

2.18. Additional Required Contractor Signature Authority, Affidavits and Certifications.

(a) The individual signing this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor certifies that s/he has full authority to execute
the same on behalf of the Contractor and that this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the Contractor and is binding upon the Contractor in accordance with its terms. The Contractor shall provide
a Corporate Resolution or other signature authority documentation certifying that the individual executing this
Agreement has been authorized by the governing body of the Contractor to sign on behalf of the Contractor.
Sample forms can be found at: http://www.contracts.uconn.edu/corpres.html
(b) The University, as an agency of the State of Connecticut, requires that notarized Gift and Campaign Contribution
Certificates (Office of Policy and Management “OPM” Form 1) and Consulting Agreement Affidavits (OPM Form
5) accompany all State contracts/agreements with a value of $50,000 or more in a calendar or fiscal year. [Form
1 is also used with a multi-year contract to update the initial certification on an annual basis.] The State also
requires an Affirmation of Receipt of State Ethics Laws Summary (OPM Form 6) which must accompany large
State construction or procurement contracts with a value of $500,000 or more. Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-
252(c)(1), these documents must be executed by the official who is authorized to execute the
contract/agreement on behalf of the Contractor. Ethics Affidavits and Certifications can be found at:
http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038
(c) An executed Nondiscrimination Certification must also be provided by the Contractor at the time of contract
execution for all contracts/agreements with corporations and other entities, regardless of type, term, cost or
value. The Certification requires the signer to disclose his/her title and certify that the Contractor has in place a
properly-adopted policy, which supports the nondiscrimination requirements of Connecticut law. This
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 Certification is required for all original contracts/agreements as well as amendments. The Nondiscrimination
Certification form can be found at:
http://www.ct.gov/opm/lib/opm/finance/psa/oag_nondiscrim_certification_080207_fillable_form.doc

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the following parties:

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT: CONTRACTOR: _________________________

By: By:

Print Name: Print Name:

Title: Title:

Date: Date:

AGO Approval (As to Form)

By: Date:

Print Name: Title: __________________________________

Form Rev. 7/19/2011

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 EXHIBIT A - SEEC FORM 11

CONNECTICUT STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

Rev. 1/11

NOTICE TO EXECUTIVE BRANCH STATE CONTRACTORS AND

PROSPECTIVE STATE CONTRACTORS OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION
AND SOLICITATION LIMITATIONS
This notice is provided under the authority of Connecticut General Statutes §9-612(g)(2), as amended by
P.A. 10-1, and is for the purpose of informing state contractors and prospective state contractors of the
following law (italicized words are defined on the reverse side of this page).

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND SOLICITATION LIMITATIONS

No state contractor, prospective state contractor, principal of a state contractor or principal of a prospective state
contractor, with regard to a state contract or state contract solicitation with or from a state agency in the executive branch or
a quasi-public agency or a holder, or principal of a holder of a valid prequalification certificate, shall make a contribution to (i)
an exploratory committee or candidate committee established by a candidate for nomination or election to the office of
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of the State or State Treasurer, (ii) a political
committee authorized to make contributions or expenditures to or for the benefit of such candidates, or (iii) a party committee
(which includes town committees).
In addition, no holder or principal of a holder of a valid prequalification certificate, shall make a contribution to (i)
an exploratory committee or candidate committee established by a candidate for nomination or election to the office
of State senator or State representative, (ii) a political committee authorized to make contributions or expenditures to or for
the benefit of such candidates, or (iii) a party committee.
On and after January 1, 2011, no state contractor, prospective state contractor, principal of a state contractor or principal of a
prospective state contractor, with regard to a state contract or state contract solicitation with or from a state agency in the
executive branch or a
quasi-public agency or a holder, or principal of a holder of a valid prequalification certificate, shall knowingly solicit
contributions from the state contractor's or prospective state contractor's employees or from a subcontractor or principals of
the subcontractor on behalf of (i)
an exploratory committee or candidate committee established by a candidate for nomination or election to the office
of Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of the State or State Treasurer, (ii) a political committee
authorized to make contributions or expenditures to or for the benefit of such candidates, or (iii) a party committee.

DUTY TO INFORM
State contractors and prospective state contractors are required to inform their principals of the above prohibitions, as
applicable, and the possible penalties and other consequences of any violation thereof.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Contributions or solicitations of contributions made in violation of the above prohibitions may result in the following
civil and criminal penalties:
Civil penalties—Up to $2,000 or twice the amount of the prohibited contribution, whichever is greater, against a principal or
a contractor. Any state contractor or prospective state contractor which fails to make reasonable efforts to comply with the
provisions requiring notice to its principals of these prohibitions and the possible consequences of their violations may also be
subject to civil penalties of up to $2,000 or twice the amount of the prohibited contributions made by their principals.
Criminal penalties—Any knowing and willful violation of the prohibition is a Class D felony, which may subject
the violator to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or not more than $5,000 in fines, or both.

CONTRACT CONSEQUENCES
In the case of a state contractor, contributions made or solicited in violation of the above prohibitions may resulting the
contract being voided.

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In the case of a prospective state contractor, contributions made or solicited in violation of the above prohibitions shall result
in the contract described in the state contract solicitation not being awarded to the prospective state contractor, unless the State
Elections Enforcement Commission determines that mitigating circumstances exist concerning such violation.
The State shall not award any other state contract to anyone found in violation of the above prohibitions for a period of one
year after the election for which such contribution is made or solicited, unless the State Elections Enforcement Commission
determines that mitigating circumstances exist concerning such violation.
Additional information may be found on the website of the State Elections Enforcement Commission, www.ct.gov/seec.
Click on the link to “Lobbyist/Contractor Limitations.”

DEFINITIONS
“State contractor” means a person, business entity or nonprofit organization that enters into a state contract. Such person, business entity or
nonprofit organization shall be deemed to be a state contractor until December thirty-first of the year in which such contract terminates.
“State contractor” does not include a municipality or any other political subdivision of the state, including any entities or associations duly
created by the municipality or political subdivision exclusively amongst themselves to further any purpose authorized by statute or charter, or
an employee in the executive or legislative branch of state government or a quasi-public agency, whether in the classified or unclassified
service and full or part-time, and only in such person's capacity as a state or quasi-public agency employee.

“Prospective state contractor” means a person, business entity or nonprofit organization that (i) submits a response to a state contract
solicitation by the state, a state agency or a quasi-public agency, or a proposal in response to a request for proposals by the state, a state
agency or a quasi-public agency, until the contract has been entered into, or (ii) holds a valid prequalification certificate issued by the
Commissioner of Administrative Services under section 4a-100. “Prospective state contractor” does not include a municipality or any other
political subdivision of the state, including any entities or associations duly created by the municipality or political subdivision exclusively
amongst themselves to further any purpose authorized by statute or charter, or an employee in the executive or legislative branch of state
government or a quasi-public agency, whether in the classified or unclassified service and full or part-time, and only in such person's capacity
as a state or quasi-public agency employee.

“Principal of a state contractor or prospective state contractor” means (i) any individual who is a member of the board of directors of, or has
an ownership interest of five per cent or more in, a state contractor or prospective state contractor, which is a business entity, except for an
individual who is a member of the board of directors of a nonprofit organization, (ii) an individual who is employed by a state contractor or
prospective state contractor, which is a business entity, as president, treasurer or executive vice president, (iii) an individual who is the chief
executive officer of a state contractor or prospective state contractor, which is not a business entity, or if a state contractor or prospective state
contractor has no such officer, then the officer who duly possesses comparable powers and duties, (iv) an officer or an employee of any
state contractor or prospective state contractor who has managerial or discretionary responsibilities with respect to a state contract, (v) the
spouse or a dependent child who is eighteen years of age or older of an individual described in this subparagraph, or (vi) a political
committee established or controlled by an individual described in this subparagraph or the business entity or nonprofit organization that is the
state contractor or prospective state contractor.

“State contract” means an agreement or contract with the state or any state agency or any quasi-public agency, let through a procurement
process or otherwise, having a value of fifty thousand dollars or more, or a combination or series of such agreements or contracts having a
value of one hundred thousand dollars or more in a calendar year, for (i) the rendition of services, (ii) the furnishing of any goods, material,
supplies, equipment or any items of any kind, (iii) the construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public work, (iv) the
acquisition, sale or lease of any land or building, (v) a licensing arrangement, or (vi) a grant, loan or loan guarantee. “State contract” does not
include any agreement or contract with the state, any state agency or any quasi-public agency that is exclusively federally funded, an
education loan, a loan to an individual for other than commercial purposes or any agreement or contract between the state or any state agency
and the United States Department of the Navy or the United States Department of Defense.

“State contract solicitation” means a request by a state agency or quasi-public agency, in whatever form issued, including, but not limited to,
an invitation to bid, request for proposals, request for information or request for quotes, inviting bids, quotes or other types of submittals,
through a competitive procurement process or another process authorized by law waiving competitive procurement.

“Managerial or discretionary responsibilities with respect to a state contract” means having direct, extensive and substantive responsibilities
with respect to the negotiation of the state contract and not peripheral, clerical or ministerial responsibilities.

“Dependent child” means a child residing in an individual’s household who may legally be claimed as a dependent on the federal
income tax of such individual.
“Solicit” means (A) requesting that a contribution be made, (B) participating in any fund-raising activities for a candidate committee,
exploratory
committee, political committee or party committee, including, but not limited to, forwarding tickets to potential contributors, receiving
contributions for transmission to any such committee or bundling contributions, (C) serving as chairperson, treasurer or deputy treasurer of
any such committee, or (D) establishing a political committee for the sole purpose of soliciting or receiving contributions for any committee.
Solicit does not include: (i) making a contribution that is otherwise permitted by Chapter 155 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (ii)
informing any person of a position taken by a candidate for public office or a public official, (iii) notifying the person of any activities of, or
contact information for, any candidate for public office; or (iv) serving as a member in any party committee or as an officer of such committee
that is not otherwise prohibited in this section.

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“Subcontractor” means any person, business entity or nonprofit organization that contracts to perform part or all of the obligations of a
state contractor's state contract. Such person, business entity or nonprofit organization shall be deemed to be a subcontractor until December
thirty first of the year in which the subcontract terminates. “Subcontractor” does not include (i) a municipality or any other political
subdivision of the state, including any entities or associations duly created by the municipality or political subdivision exclusively amongst
themselves to further any purpose authorized by statute or charter, or (ii) an employee in the executive or legislative branch of state
government or a quasi-public agency, whether in the classified or unclassified service and full or part-time, and only in such person's capacity
as a state or quasi-public agency employee.

“Principal of a subcontractor” means (i) any individual who is a member of the board of directors of, or has an ownership interest of five per
cent or more in, a subcontractor, which is a business entity, except for an individual who is a member of the board of directors of a nonprofit
organization, (ii) an individual who is employed by a subcontractor, which is a business entity, as president, treasurer or executive vice
president, (iii) an individual who is the chief executive officer of a subcontractor, which is not a business entity, or if a subcontractor has no
such officer, then the officer who duly possesses comparable powers and duties, (iv) an officer or an employee of any subcontractor who
has managerial or discretionary responsibilities with respect to a subcontract with a state contractor, (v) the spouse or a dependent child
who is eighteen years of age or older of an individual described in this subparagraph, or (vi) a political committee established or controlled
by an individual described in this subparagraph or the business entity or nonprofit organization that is the subcontractor.

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 Appendix D – Reference Form

Instructions: Please complete the following sections for each of the proposer’s five (5) references.
These references should be of comparable size and scope to the University’s requirements as set forth in
the RFP document.

Reference - #1
Proposer:

Customer Name:
Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:
Email Address:

Phone/Cell:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
Contract Summary: Please describe reference project emphasizing similarities to the University SOW
below. The summary may not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Reference - #2
Proposer:

Customer Name:
Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Email Address:

Phone/Cell:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
Contract Summary: Please describe reference project emphasizing similarities to the University SOW
below. The summary may not exceed two (2) pages in length.
 Appendix D – Reference Form

Reference - #3
Proposer:

Customer Name:

Street Address:
City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:
Email Address:

Phone/Cell:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
Contract Summary: Please describe reference project emphasizing similarities to the University SOW
below. The summary may not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Reference - #4
Proposer:
Customer Name:
Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Email Address:
Phone/Cell:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
Contract Summary: Please describe reference project emphasizing similarities to the University SOW
below. The summary may not exceed two (2) pages in length.
 Appendix D – Reference Form

Reference - #5
Proposer:

Customer Name:

Street Address:
City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:
Email Address:

Phone/Cell:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
Contract Summary: Please describe reference project emphasizing similarities to the University SOW
below. The summary may not exceed two (2) pages in length.
 AFFIDAVIT TO ACCOMPANY PROPOSALS OR BIDS

STATE OF CONNECTICUT )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF __________________________ )

___________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:

(Type or print name)
that he or she is the______________________________________________________ of
(Type or print title)
___________________________________________________________, who submits herewith
(Type or print name of company/firm)
to the______________________________ attached bid/proposal; that he or she is the person whose name is signed
to the attached bid/proposal is genuine; that the same is not sham or collusive; that all statements of fact therein are
true; and that such bid/proposal as not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association,
organization, or corporation not herein name or disclosed.

Affiant further deposes and says: that the bidder/proposer has not directly or indirectly by agreement, communication
or conference with anyone attempted to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the public body which is to award
the contract, or of any other bidder/proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract; and that the
bidder/proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself/herself/themselves, an advantage over
any other bidder/proposer.

Affiant further deposes and says that prior to the public opening and reading of bids/proposals, said bidder/proposer:

(a) did not, directly or indirectly, induce or solicit anyone else to submit a false or sham bid/proposal;

(b) did not, directly or indirectly, collude, conspire, connive or agree with anyone else hat said bidder/proposer or
anyone else would submit a false or sham bid, or that anyone should refrain from biding or withdraw
bid/proposal;

(c) did not, in any manner, directly or indirectly, seek by agreement communication, or conference with anyone to
raise or fix the bid price of said bidder/proposer or of anyone else or to raise or fix any overhead profit or cost
element of their price or of that of anyone else;

(d) did not, directly or indirectly, submit their bid/proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof,
or divulge information or data relative thereof, to any corporation, partnership, company, association
organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent, thereof, or to any individual or group individuals,
except to the awarding authority or to any person or person who have a partnership or other financial interest
with said bidder/proposer in their business.
Signed:

_________________________________

Name: ____________________________

Title: ____________________________

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _________ day of ___________, 20___, by
________________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared
before me.

____________________________________
Notary Public (Notarial Seal)

WARNING: Bids will not be considered unless the affidavit hereon is full executed including the affidavit 
of the notary and the notarial seal. 
 Fig. 3
Demarcation of Existing Dark Fiber
1) Math Science Building

2) Chemistry

3) Homer Babbidge Library

1
2

Description:

This map depicts the three locations where

UConn currently has third party fiber that
transitions onto UConn fiber.

Created On: 05.DEC.2017 **Note: This map is for demonstration

Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.
 Fig. 2
DAS Targets: Indoor Spaces
Description:

This map depicts those locations

0381 that UConn would like to increase
the coverage inside the building.

Building List:

0002 Gulley Hall

0213 Student Union
0380
0221 Jorgensen Theatre
0364 Babbidge Library
0374 Gampel Pavilion
0380 Public Safety
0381 Facilities Operations

0221

0213

0002

0374

0364

Created On: 05.DEC.2017 **Note: This map is for demonstration

Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.
 DAS Targets: Outdoor Spaces
Fig. E-1

Description:

µ This map depicts those outdoor

locations that UConn would like
to increase the coverage on.

Includes:

Academic Way
Discovery Drive
Fairfield Way
Hillside Road
Mansfield Way
North Eagleville Road
Storrs Road (Rt. 195)
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Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.
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 Fig. 1

DAS Targets: Outdoor Spaces

µ Description:

This map depicts those outdoor

locations that UConn would like
to increase the coverage on.

Includes:

Fairfield Way
Gampel Pavilion
Hillside Road
Jorgenson Auditorium
Mansfield Way
North Eagleville Road
North Parking Garage
Storrs Road (Rt. 195)
South Parking Garage/BN College

Created On: 15.JAN.2018 **Note: This map is for demonstration

Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.
 Fig. 5
Existing Cellular Site Locations

µ Description:

This map depicts the three

locations where UConn has
existing cell site locations.

Existing Cell Site

(Sprint)

Existing Cell Tower

Support Building (with
UCONN Fiber Backbone)

Existing Cell Site:

(WHUS, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)

Existing Cell Tower

Support Building (with
UCONN Fiber Backbone)

Nathan Hale Inn:

(Verizon)

Created On: 05.DEC.2017 **Note: This map is for demonstration

Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.
 Fig. 4
UConn Storrs Campus:
Buildings on Fiber Backbones

µ
Created On: 05.DEC.2017 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles **Note: This map is for demonstration
Created By: UITS-PIP purposes only.